Civil War
What were the names of people who didn't believe in salvery?
Abolitionists
What were the two major reasons for the U.S. more than doubling in population between 1865-1900?
Who were the final four teams in the College Football Playoffs?
Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State
Who is the current leader of the Billboard Artist 100 list?
Taylor Swift
Darth Vader (Anikan Skywalker)
What about the Northern economy made slavery less necessary?
The North was more industrial and didn't have large plantations
What is the name of the Act President Abraham Lincoln signed that gave permission for the transcontinental railroad to be created?
Pacific Railway Act
Who were the final four teams in the College Football Playoffs?
Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State
Where were the 2024 Summer Olympics held?
Paris, France
What is the largest country in the world (area)?
Russia
What about the Southern economy made slavery seem necessary?
The South was primarily agricultural and needed labor to help grow crops
What were the names of the two companies that created the transcontinental railroad?
Union Pacific and Central Pacific
Which two countries were the top two finishers in the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Beyoncé released a new album this year, making her debut in what music genre?
Country
What city in the U.S. has the highest population?
New York City
What battle is considered to be the "turning point" of the Civil War? (hint: it is one of the most famous battles in all of U.S. history)
The Battle of Gettysburg; PA
What are entrepreneurs?
People who risk their capital to organize and run businesses
This year, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty fell short of the single-season rushing record by 28 yards. What running back still holds this record?
Barry Sanders
What popular TV show takes place in Montana and has had recent drama on whether or not they were going to finish their recent season (season 5)
Yellowstone
What was Nebraska called before being called the "Cornhuskers?"
Bug Eaters / Antelopes
What is the title of the speech President Abraham Lincoln gave that freed slaves?
The Emancipation Proclamation
Why was the U.S. successful in industrialization?
Natural Resources, Large Workforce, New Inventions/Technologies, Free Enterprise System
Who won the 2024 Masters?
Scottie Scheffler
According to the 2024 Worldwide Box Office, what was the #1 movie on this list?
Inside Out 2
What is the largest venomous snake in the world?
King Cobra