Key Figures in American History Quiz

George Washington served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented the New Deal programs as President during the Great Depression.

John F. Kennedy was the President during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Gloria Steinem was a leader in the American feminist movement and co-founded Ms. magazine.

Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.

Alexander Hamilton was the primary author of the Federalist Papers, advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

Sacagawea served as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Thomas Edison is renowned for his inventions including the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera.

Ulysses S. Grant served as the military commander of the Union Army during the Civil War.

Alice Paul played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement and co-founded the National Woman's Party.

Alice Paul was a key figure in the women's suffrage movement and led to the passing of the 19th Amendment.

Earl Warren served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement and delivered the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.

Cesar Chavez was a prominent leader in the farmworkers' labor movement and co-founded the United Farm Workers.

John Jay served as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Chief Joseph played a key role in resisting U.S. government policies in the 19th century, including the Trail of Tears.