History Does your country’s colors run deep enough to ace this trivia? Test your American History knowledge here! Published 7 months ago on May 4, 2023 By Mike Peck /5 History Vol. 18 1 / 5 Which color on the U.S. flag stands for hardiness and valor? Black Blue Red White Next Question Wrong! Correct! Red means hardiness and valor, white means purity and innocence, the blue color represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. 2 / 5 In the U.S. Senate Chamber, there is always a desk stocked with what? Crossword Puzzles Candy Tissues Luxury Pens/Pencils Next Question Wrong! Correct! In the last row of the U.S. Senate Chamber, there is a desk that is always stocked with candy. 3 / 5 Who did the United States acquire Alaska from? England Canada France Russia Next Question Wrong! Correct! The Alaska Purchase was the United States' acquisition of Alaska from the Russian Empire. Alaska was formally transferred to the United States on October 18, 1867, through a treaty ratified by the United States Senate. 4 / 5 Who was the President of the United States during the Iran Hostage Crisis? Ronald Reagan Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter George H.W. Bush Next Question Wrong! Right! President Jimmy Carter served from 1977 to 1981. 5 / 5 What is the lowest rank of a U.S. Army soldier? Buck Private Sergeant Specialist Wrong! Correct! The lowest rank of an enlisted soldier in the US Army is Private. 0% Next Trivia Did You Know? The American flag has changed 27 times since its original version created in 1777. Related Topics: Advertisement
