How well do you REALLY know America? Take our ultimate history quiz to find out...

Published: 16:38, 29 June 2026 | Updated: 16:48, 29 June 2026 America is turning 250... but how much do you really  know about its rich history?  We've put together the ultimate America 250 quiz - 25 questions spanning the full sweep of US history, from the first musket shots at Lexington to the landmarks, legends and moments that made it a superpower.  Share your score and challenge someone you know to beat it. Your browser does not support iframes. The Mail's new seriously fun Games section, home to more than 20 daily free to play games, is the perfect place to train your brain every day. With head-scratching quizzes like Master Quiz, quick word games such as Trace, classic number puzzles like Sudoku, fiendish crosswords – and now Relink, our most lateral brainteaser yet – there's something for players of all skill levels. You'll find Games in the 'Play' section in the bottom navigation bar of the Daily Mail app, or by navigating to the Games channel on the website. Watch this space for more exciting games and puzzles that we'll be releasing in the coming months. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.