QAURITZ
U.S. History Quiz
By Aaron R. Fodiman
JOAN MARCUS
The musical Hamilton
will be at the Straz
Center in Tampa during
the 2018-2019 season.
So you think because you
have seen the musicals
Hamilton and 1776 that
you know about the
early years of our nation? See
how you rate in this trivia test
regarding the early years of
our country and the presidents
who led it.
QUESTIONS
1. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
2. Two of our early presidents died on the same day within hours of each other on the Fourth of July. Who were they?
3. Eight presidents were born in Virginia, seven presidents were buried in Virginia and only one president
was buried in Washington, D.C. Which president was buried in the nation’s capital?
4. On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry said, “Give me liberty or give me death.” What county in the state of
Virginia is named in his honor?
5. Where is the original draft of the Declaration of Independence located?
6. Who was the only president to have been elected unanimously?
7. Which president was only 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighed 100 pounds and was the first president
to wear pants rather than knee breeches?
8. Which president’s daughter was the first to be married in the White House?
9. Which president started the tradition of playing “Hail to the Chief” when he entered a state function?
10. True or false. George Washington’s inauguration was celebrated with fireworks.
11. When may a state flag be flown above the American flag?
BONUS QUESTIONS
1. The bald eagle, the symbol of our country, is a majestic bird. What is its wingspan?
2. Only one state flag portrays nudity. Which one?
How did you do?
We think if you got five correct, you’re average; six to seven and you’re a scholar; eight to nine, join the high IQ society Mensa.
If you got fewer than five, we are sure you know more about other topics. Who cares about these things, anyway?
ANSWERS
1. Charlestown, Nevis 2. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams 3. Woodrow Wilson 4. This is a trick question. There are two,
Patrick County and Henry County. 5. The Library of Congress 6. George Washington 7. James Madison 8. James Monroe
9. John Tyler 10. False 11. Never BONUS QUESTION ANSWERS 1. 6 to 8 feet 2. Virginia 9
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