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11th Grade US History Quiz: Test What You Know

Fast US history practice test with instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Ridhuan RosliUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This 11th grade U.S. history quiz helps you review major events, court cases, and key figures so you can find what to study next. Answer quick questions and see your score right away. For more practice, try our American history quiz, step down to grade 10 with 10th grade history questions, or challenge yourself with the 12th grade quiz.

Which was a major biological consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Indigenous peoples of the Americas?
Immediate eradication of malaria
Transfer of horses from the Americas to Europe
A rapid increase in Indigenous population
Introduction of smallpox and other Old World diseases
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What was a key outcome of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War) in North America?
Britain gained control of Canada from France
France took control of Florida
Britain returned Louisiana to France
Spain gained control of New England
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Which British response to the Boston Tea Party aimed to punish Massachusetts?
Tea Act
Townshend Duties
Declaratory Act
Coercive (Intolerable) Acts
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What central argument did Thomas Paine make in Common Sense (1776)?
The colonies should declare independence from Britain
The colonies should ally with Spain against France
The colonies should seek a seat in Parliament
The colonies should remain neutral in European affairs
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Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
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Which acquisition doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
Adams-Onis Treaty
Oregon Treaty
Gadsden Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
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What did the Three-Fifths Compromise determine at the Constitutional Convention?
The process for electing the president
The method for amending the Constitution
The number of Supreme Court justices
How enslaved persons would be counted for representation and taxation
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What was the primary purpose of The Federalist Papers?
To oppose the Bill of Rights
To argue for ratifying the U.S. Constitution
To propose secession of the states
To outline the Monroe Doctrine
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What precedent did Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish?
Direct election of senators
Judicial review
Federal control of interstate commerce
Judicial term limits
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A major American grievance leading to the War of 1812 was:
Spanish blockade of New Orleans
French annexation of Florida
British impressment of American sailors
Dutch interference with Atlantic trade
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The Missouri Compromise of 1820 established which boundary for slavery in the Louisiana Territory (except Missouri)?
30 degrees north latitude
49th parallel
Mason-Dixon Line exclusively
36 degrees 30 minutes north latitude
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What was the central holding of Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)?
Enslaved persons could sue in federal court
Slavery was unconstitutional nationwide
Congress lacked power to ban slavery in the territories
States could nullify federal laws at will
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What was the primary significance of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
It established Ellis Island
It granted citizenship to Chinese immigrants
It was the first major federal law to restrict immigration by nationality
It ended the quota system for immigration
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Which World War I laws restricted antiwar speech and dissent?
Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)
Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918)
Neutrality Acts (1930s)
Smith Act (1940)
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Which Cold War strategy aimed to prevent the expansion of communism and is associated with George F. Kennan?
Isolationism
Detente
Rollback
Containment
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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of the Navajo under the Indian Removal Act.
False
True
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The Nullification Crisis of 1832 centered on South Carolina's attempt to nullify which federal law?
The Embargo Act of 1807
The Force Act of 1833
The Wilmot Proviso
The Tariff of Abominations (1828)
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What did the Reconstruction Act of 1867 do in the former Confederate states?
Granted statehood to all territories
Abolished the Supreme Court
Divided them into military districts and set conditions for readmission
Annexed parts of Mexico
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Where did the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet to complete the first transcontinental railroad in 1869?
Sacramento, California
Omaha, Nebraska
Promontory Summit, Utah Territory
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution limited the president's authority to deploy U.S. forces without a formal declaration of war.
True
False
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze Pivotal Events -

    Examine major turning points in U.S. history, from colonial foundations to modern developments, and understand their broader impact.

  2. Identify Influential Figures -

    Recognize key leaders, activists, and thinkers who shaped American history and appreciate their roles in transformative moments.

  3. Evaluate Cause-and-Effect Relationships -

    Assess how social, political, and economic factors led to significant historical outcomes and connect actions to consequences.

  4. Interpret Historical Sources -

    Apply critical thinking to analyze primary and secondary documents, discerning perspective, bias, and relevance.

  5. Recall Significant Dates and Milestones -

    Memorize important events, legislation, and movements to reinforce your timeline of American history.

  6. Apply Knowledge in a Quiz Format -

    Use your understanding of 11th grade U.S. history topics to confidently answer multiple-choice questions and measure your grasp of the material.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Colonial Foundations & Motivations -

    According to the National Archives, European powers established North American colonies for reasons ranging from economic mercantilism to religious freedom. Use the "SPAM" mnemonic (Salutary neglect, Protectionist policies, Acts like the Stamp Act, Mercantilism) to quickly recall the main drivers of colonial unrest. Mastery of these concepts will strengthen your answers on 11th grade history questions about the buildup to revolution.

  2. Constitutional Principles & Federalism -

    Per the National Constitution Center, the U.S. Constitution's genius lies in separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism. Picture a three-legged stool - Legislative, Executive, Judicial - to visualize how each branch supports national stability. This analogy often appears in 11th grade U.S. history quizzes to contrast the Constitution with the Articles of Confederation.

  3. Secession, Civil War & Reconstruction -

    According to the National Park Service, debates over states' rights, economic disparities, and slavery led to secession and conflict. Post-war reforms came through the Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, 15th), which you can memorize with "Free, Citizens, Voters." Questions on these amendments are common in U.S. history practice quizzes for 11th graders.

  4. Progressive Era Reforms -

    Library of Congress collections highlight how trust-busting, labor laws, and women's suffrage shaped the early 20th century. Remember "TRUST" to recall key figures: Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson, plus landmark regulatory acts. These reforms are frequent topics in an 11th grade history quiz focused on social and political change.

  5. Civil Rights Movement Milestones -

    Records from the National Archives spotlight Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the 1965 Voting Rights Act as turning points. Use the mnemonic "BABE" (Brown, Albany Movement, Bus Boycotts, Equal Voting) to retain major events and rulings. This era consistently appears on American history tests for 11th graders.

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