U.S. History Trivia
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Which classic American cookie was accidentally invented by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in the 1930s?
Chocolate Chip Cookie
What state did I live in the longest?
A ) Arizona
B ) California
C ) Hawaii
A ) Arizona
In the U.S., what famous object "drops" in New York City's Times Square to signal the arrival of the New Year?
A giant ball
Which state is the smallest by total land area?
Rhode Island
How many original colonies declared independence from Great Britain?
13
Which famous snack food was invented by George Crum in 1853 after he became annoyed by a guest complaining about thick fried potatoes?
Potato chips
What state is my best friend, Malachi, from?
A ) California
B ) Indiana
C ) Georgia
B ) Indiana
Which U.S. President officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
Which state has the most diners in the country, earning it the nickname "Diner Capital of the World"?
New Jersey
What was the name of the first constitution of the United States, which preceded the current U.S. Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Buffalo wings were invented in 1964 at which famous establishment in Buffalo, New York?
The Anchor Bar
What is Arizona's signature dish?
A ) Carne Adovada
B ) Sonoran Hot Dog
C ) Tacos
D ) Brisket
What popular Christmas song was actually the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
Jingle Bells
Which state is the only one to have a "state question"—asking people "Red or green?" regarding their choice of chile sauce?
New Mexico
Which battle is widely considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Saratoga
What iconic seafood dish, often served in a bread bowl, is a staple of San Francisco?
Clam Chowder
What road trip would I most want to take?
A ) West Coast (California->Oregon->Washington)
B ) Route 66
C ) Overseas Highway Florida
A ) West Coast (California->Oregon->Washington)
Why was the reindeer "Rudolph" originally created in 1939?
As a promotional gimmick for Montgomery Ward department store coloring books
In which state can you visit the Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only public diamond mine in the world where visitors can keep what they find?
Arkansas
Although adopted on July 4, 1776, on what date did most delegates actually sign the Declaration of Independence?
August 2, 1776
Which Southern U.S. state is famous for its "Lowcountry Boil" consisting of shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage?
South Carolina
My favorite band, The Backseat Lovers, will be performing in which state this September?
A ) California
B ) New York
C ) Colorado
C ) Colorado
Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Christmas as a state holiday in 1836?
Alabama
Which state’s constitution is the longest in the country, exceeding 360,000 words?