Bill O'Reilly: O'Reilly's History Quiz - History Quiz: The U.S. Army

1. The U.S. Army was legalized on September 29 of what year?

1799

1787

1789

1776

1700

2. Who had to remind the government to deal with the issue of a military?

President Washington

Secretary of War Knox

Vice President Adams

Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton

Secretary of State Jefferson

3. When was the army established in the United States?

June 14, 1770

June 14, 1776

June 14, 1775

June 14, 1780

June 14, 1800

4. Who was the first commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

Adams

Washington

Knox

Hamilton

Jefferson

5. What color was chosen to be the primary color of the Continental Army uniform?

Red

Yellow

Green

Black

Blue

6. Who was the first secretary of war?

Monroe

Calhoun

Knox

Dexter

Dearborn

7. Around what war did the Army adopt camouflage?

Civil War

Mexican American War

Russo Japanese War

Spanish American War

War of 1812

8. When were women allowed to enlist in the army?

1900

1914

1917

1940

1950

9. How many times has the U.S. formally declared war?

Five

Six

Seven

One

Ten

10. Prior to World War II, U.S. presidents served primarily in what branch?

Navy

Army

Coast Guard

National Guard

Marines