American History Quiz
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American History Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who was the first President of the United States?

  • James Madison
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Adams
  • George Washington (correct)
  • When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

  • July 2, 1776
  • July 8, 1776
  • July 6, 1776
  • July 4, 1776 (correct)
  • Which event led to the start of the American Revolutionary War?

  • Intolerable Acts
  • Boston Tea Party
  • Boston Massacre (correct)
  • Stamp Act Congress
  • Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?

    <p>Roald Amundsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is not a member of the G7?

    <p>Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Australia?

    <p>Canberra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first President of the United States?

    <p>George Washington</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

    <p>1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to the start of the American Revolutionary War?

    <p>The Boston Tea Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Presidents of the United States

    • George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He is considered the "Father of His Country" due to his pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War and the establishment of the nation.

    The Declaration of Independence

    • The Declaration of Independence was signed on August 2, 1776, by the Continental Congress, formally declaring the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain.

    The American Revolution

    • The Boston Tea Party, which occurred on December 16, 1773, is considered the pivotal event that sparked the American Revolutionary War. This act of defiance against British rule, where colonists threw tea into the harbor in protest of unfair taxation, ignited the flames of rebellion.

    The South Pole

    • Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer, led the first successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911. Amundsen's team beat a British expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott, who reached the South Pole a month later.

    G7 Members

    • The G7 is a group of the world's seven largest advanced economies. The current members are:
      • Canada
      • France
      • Germany
      • Italy
      • Japan
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Russia was a member of the G8, but was suspended in 2014 due to its annexation of Crimea.

    Australia's Capital

    • Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory, which is a separate territory from the states of Australia.

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    Test your knowledge of American history with this quiz. Answer questions about the first President of the United States, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the event that led to the start of the American Revolutionary War. Ideal for students studying Class 10 history lesson 4 in Assamese medium.

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