Question 1
Who became the first president of the United States in 1789?
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Adams
- James Madison
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George Washington
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US Political History trivia quiz
Think you know US Political History? Prove it against a real opponent. QuizDown has over 120 US Political History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the US Political History questions cover
- Presidency
- Civil Rights
- Impeachment
- New Deal
- Founding Era
- Third Parties
- Vice Presidency
- Voting Rights
- Watergate
- Amendments
- Congress
- Nullification
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Question 2
Which document begins with the words “We the People” and establishes the national government?
- Articles of Confederation
- U.S. Constitution
- Declaration of Independence
- Bill of Rights
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U.S. Constitution
Question 3
Which 1776 document declared the colonies independent from Great Britain?
- Gettysburg Address
- U.S. Constitution
- Declaration of Independence
- Emancipation Proclamation
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Declaration of Independence
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How a US Political History match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven US Political History questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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