How Well Do You Know Your Country?
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There's no better time than the nation's 250th anniversary to reconnect with your country. Below are 10 randomized History and Civics questions, taken from the USCIS Naturalization Test for new citizens and Virginia Standards of Learning for students. Share your results and challenge your friends!
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The president and the flag
We pledge allegiance to the United States and the flag.
The United States and the flag
The president and yourself
The United States and The National Anthem
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Which of these is a promise that you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
Choose a religion to practice
The promises you make as you become a U.S. citizen are: give up loyalty to other countries, defend the constitution and laws of the U.S., obey the laws of the U.S., serve in the military (if needed), and serve the nation.
To protest for a just cause
Obey the laws of the United States
To bear arms for a just cause
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Which of these are ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote and join a political party
Americans can participate in their democracy by voting, joining a political party, or running for office.
Join a church and vote
Run for office and join the military
Write to a newspaper and schools
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Which of these are reasons colonists came to America?
Political liberty and religious freedom
Colonists came to America for freedom, political freedom, religious freedom, economic opportunity, and practice their religion.
Indentureship and economic opportunity
Own property
Escape persecution and exploration
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
British Indians
American Indians, or Native Americans, lived in America before the Europeans arrived.
East Indians
American Indians
Incans
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Which of these is a reason why the colonists faught the British?
High taxes and no self-government
High taxes and no self-government were the reasons why colonists fought the British.
British army staying in their houses and French invasions
Spanish control and Canadian invasion
Religious persecution and Native American invasions
QUESTION 6 / 10
Which of these states were a part of the original 13 colonies?
Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina
The 13 original colonies in America consisted of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Maine, Vermont, and New Jersey
Florida, Virginia, and Massachusetts
New York, Georgia, and Rhode Island
QUESTION 7 / 10
Which of these is what Benjamin Franklin is known for?
First postmaster general and writer of the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin was known for being a U.S. diplomat, the oldest member of the constitutional convention, first postmaster general of the U.S., writer of "Poor Richard's Alamac," and started the first free libraries.
U.S. diplomat and oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
Being the first U.S. president
Founder of the 100-dollar bills and started the first free libraries
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Which of these were fought by the U.S. in the 1800s?
Spanish-American War and Revolutionary War
The United States fought in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, and the Spanish-American War in the 1800s.
War of 1812 and Seven Years War
Mexican-American War and Civil War
World War I and World War II
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Which of these was a problem that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
Slavery, economic reasons, and states' rights were the problems that led to the Civil War.
British Invasion
Taxation
French Invasion
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Viriginia has the oldest continuous law-making body in the Western Hemisphere. The Virginia General Assembly first met as the House of Burgesses in Jamestown in what year?
1619
The Virginia General Assembly first met as the House of Burgesses in Jamestown in 1619.
1607
1776
1781
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HOW DID YOU DO?
You’re a true patriot and history buff! You know the story of a nation — and you’re keeping that history alive. Well done!
8 - 10 Correct
Nicely done! You’ve got a strong handle on the who, what, and why behind the country’s story.
6 - 7 Correct
Halfway there! You know the basics and have the curiosity of a lifelong learner. Keep brushing up before the 250th celebration!
5 Correct
No worries — every expert starts somewhere. Keep at it and you’ll know your country inside and out!
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