Test your knowledge about the US history May 12, 2024 by Liz Summers Test your knowledge about the US history The history of the United States is rich and complex, stretching back hundreds of years to the early days of European colonization. From its founding as a small group of British colonies on the East Coast to its growth into a global superpower, the United States has had a fascinating and often tumultuous past. Take these trivia questions to test your knowledge about the US rich history. Start QuizPage 1 of 10 1. Who was the first President to have a telephone in the White House? Benjamin Harrison James Garfield Zachary Taylor James Buchanan Page 2 of 10 Who was the only President to have been a prisoner of war? Andrew Jackson Harry Truman Calvin Coolidge Lyndon Johnson Page 3 of 10 Who was the first President to be assassinated? James Garfield Abraham Lincoln William McKinley John F. Kennedy Page 4 of 10 What was the cause of the Great Depression? Undersupply and under production High demand, low employment opportunities. A combination of factors, including a stock market crash and bank failures The stock market boom of 1929 Page 5 of 10 How many planes were hijacked during the 9/11 attacks? 3 4 2 8 Page 6 of 10 Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States? Hillary Clinton Victoria Woodhull Nancy Pelosi Elizabeth Warren Page 7 of 10 Who was the first African American to be elected President of the United States? Millard Filmore Zachary Tailor John Tyler Barack Obama Page 8 of 10 What year did the United States enter World War I? 1919 1918 1917 1916 Page 9 of 10 How many original colonies were there before independence? 13 7 15 3 Page 10 of 10 Who was the first President to be impeached? James Knox Polk Andrew Johnson Franklin Pierce Andrew Jackson
