Quiz · US History
The conflict that nearly split the nation, 1861–1865, and the struggle to rebuild it: secession, the great battles and generals, Lincoln's leadership, the fight to end slavery and the constitutional amendments that followed. Period photographs bring the people and places to life.
The story of the United States from the thirteen colonies to the Moon landing: the American Revolution and the founding documents, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the presidents who led the nation, and the people and events that shaped modern America, from Ellis Island to the civil rights movement. Historic paintings and photographs accompany many questions.
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You have 30 seconds for each question. When time runs out, the question counts as wrong.
Your first choice is the one that counts. It is checked straight away, with an explanation where there is one.
At the end you see your score and can go back through every question and its answer.
XP scales with your score. Replays earn XP only when you beat your previous best.
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