Early American History and Political Developments Quiz

Test your knowledge on American political history with questions about presidents, documents, wars, and influential figures.

#1

Who was the first President of the United States?

Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
#2

Who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury in the United States?

Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
#3

Which document established the framework for the U.S. government?

The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
#4

Who wrote the Federalist Papers, advocating for the ratification of the Constitution?

Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
#5

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

The Boston Tea Party
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Battle of Bunker Hill
#6

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
#7

Who won the presidential election of 1800, often referred to as the 'Revolution of 1800'?

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
#8

Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
#9

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War?

Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant

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