The 1800s
We're going back two hundred years in this trivia game about events and people of the 19th century.
15 questions · Published November 9, 2026
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. What man became the 3rd President of the United States in March 1801?
Thomas Jefferson’s 1801 inauguration marked the first peaceful transfer of power between opposing political parties in U.S. history. He was inaugurated in Washington, D.C., which was still a very new capital city at the time.
- Multiple Choice
2. The 1800s marked the establishment of many breweries in the United States. Which of these was founded in Missouri?
Anheuser-Busch was founded in St. Louis, Missouri, in the 1800s. Its flagship Budweiser brand later became one of the most widely recognized beers in the world.
- Multiple Choice
3. Who is known for perfecting the practical incandescent lightbulb, bringing widespread electric light to the world in 1879?
Thomas Edison is commonly credited with perfecting the practical incandescent bulb in 1879, though many inventors contributed to electric lighting.
Edison’s key achievement was developing a long-lasting bulb alongside a complete electrical system to power it.
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4. The opening of the ____ Canal in 1825 connected the Atlantic Ocean to the upper Great Lakes.
The Erie Canal was a groundbreaking 363-mile waterway linking the Hudson River at Albany to Lake Erie at Buffalo. Its 1825 opening dramatically lowered shipping costs, helped New York City become a major commercial hub, and earned it the nickname “Clinton’s Ditch".
- Multiple Choice
5. Signed into law by Ulysses S. Grant in 1872, what was the first U.S. National Park?
Yellowstone National Park became not only the first U.S. national park on March 1, 1872, but also the world’s first national park. Its geysers, hot springs, and abundant wildlife helped inspire the idea of protecting spectacular natural places for everyone to enjoy.
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