Historical Songs
19th Century Slang
Infamous Americans
Massachusetts History
They Said It
100
This Revolutionary War Era song makes fun of colonial soldiers while it's title contains a derogatory term for New Englanders.
What is Yankee Doodle?
100
You didn't want to be considered "cold as a wagon tire" because it meant you were in this condition
What is dead?
100
While charges were never brought against him for killing Alexander Hamilton, after leaving the Vice Presidency he was brought up on charges of treason for trying to steal lands in the Louisiana Purchase.
Who was Aaron Burr?
100
During the first half of the 20th century, one of the state's most influential politicians was James Michael Curley who served in Congress for two terms, but is better know as this city's mayor
What is Boston?
100
For years now I have heard the word 'Wait!' It rings in the ear of every Negro with piercing familiarity. This 'Wait' has almost always meant 'Never.' We must come to see, with one of our distinguished juries, that justice too long delayed is justice denied.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
200
Whitney Houston released a live version of this patriotic song to raise money for families involved in the Persian Gulf War in 1992.
What is the Star Spangled Banner?
200
Term to describe when friends gather to carry out a time consuming job like quilting
What is a bee?
200
In 1954 this anti-communist demagogue was formally censured by the US Senate for conduct unbecoming a member
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
200
While the Pilgrims eventually settled in Plymouth, their first landing took place on this present day settlement on Cape Cod.
What is Provincetown?
200
We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
300
"Over There" was a patriotic song used in this conflict convince Americans to enlist in the army to "fight the Hun".
What is World War One?
300
If you were good for nothing you'd be referred to as this bad type of breakfast food
What is an egg?
300
In the late 1800s, Denis Kearney urged Californians to viciously attack these inhabitants of that state
Who were Chinese immigrants?
300
The Puritans were known for passing these laws which forbid among other things dancing on the Sabbath.
What are blue laws?
300
I have called for a national war on poverty. Our objective: total victory.
Who is Lyndon Johnson?
400
This popular 1920s song reflected the optimism of the decade, and also contained a cheery weather forecast
What is blue skies?
400
Sam Hill was a euphemism for this dark figure
What is the devil?
400
While many people applauded his execution for treason against the state of Virginia, many Americans saw him as a martyr
Who was John Brown?
400
In 1774 the southern part of Southwick attempted to secede, the attempt failed and resulted the "Southwick jog" which is a small piece of Massachusetts surrounded on 3 sides by this state
What is Connecticut?
What is Connecticut?
400
Feminism is doomed to failure because it is based on an attempt to repeal and restructure human nature.
Who is Phyllis Schlafly?
500
This Civil War era camp song with the famous line "Glory Hallelujah" had an alternate version which celebrated abolitionist John Brown.
What is the Battle Hymn of the Republic?
500
Term meaning to saunter or shuffle along
What is mosey?
500
Nixon's first Vice President who was forced to resign for taking bribes
Who was Spiro Agnew?
500
In 1987, funding for the building of the underground central artery project was approved and soon after it was given this large nickname.
What is the Big Dig?
500
You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.
Who is William Jennings Bryan?