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Top 20 most intriguing american trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to American Trivia! Test your knowledge of American history and culture with this fun and engaging trivia template. From the early days of exploration to the present day, see how much you know about America's geography, politics, people, and landmarks! Gather your friends and family for a game of trivia that is sure to entertain. Who knows, maybe you'll learn something new about the nation we call home! So what are you waiting for? Get ready to test your American knowledge!


1) Who was the 1st president of the United States?

  • John Adams
  • George Washington
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Abraham Lincoln

2) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

  • George Washington
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Hancock
  • Benjamin Franklin

3) What ocean is east of the United States?

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean

4) What is the capital of the United States?

  • New York
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Los Angeles
  • Miami

5) What is the tallest mountain in the United States?

  • Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • Mt. McKinley
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Mt. Everest

6) What is the currency of the United States?

  • Euro
  • Pound
  • Dollar
  • Peso

7) Which of the following states is NOT part of the United States?

  • New York
  • Canada
  • Texas
  • California

8) Which president is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

  • George Washington
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Adams
  • James Madison

9) How many amendments make up the US Constitution?

  • 25
  • 10
  • 15
  • 27

10) When did the US gain independence from Britain?

  • 1814
  • 1776
  • 1788
  • 1789

11) How many states make up the United States?

  • 50
  • 40
  • 45
  • 42

12) Who was the first African American president?

  • William Jefferson Clinton
  • Barack Obama
  • George W. Bush
  • Jimmy Carter

13) What is the legal drinking age in the United States?

  • 16
  • 18
  • 21
  • 25

14) What is the currency of Puerto Rico?

  • Euro
  • Dollar
  • Peso
  • Pound

15) How many stripes does the US flag have?

  • 13
  • 11
  • 12
  • 14

16) What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 add to the United States?

  • California
  • Wisconsin
  • Texas
  • Louisiana

17) What is the official language of the United States?

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English
  • German

18) What year did the US enter the Vietnam War?

  • 1965
  • 1963
  • 1969
  • 1970

19) What is the capital of Puerto Rico?

  • San Juan
  • San Francisco
  • Miami
  • Los Angeles

20) What is the national bird of the United States?

  • Bald Eagle
  • Great Horned Owl
  • Golden Eagle
  • Peregrine Falcon

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