HISTORY
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Which state is known as the “Grand Canyon State”?
Arizona
What popular 1950’s fashion item featured a full, flowing skirt often worn with a petticoat underneath?
The poodle skirt
Which country singer was famous for the songs ”Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces”?
Patsy Cline
What famous amusement park opened in California in 1955?
Disneyland
What U.S. city was the site of the famous Boston Tea Party in 1773?
Boston, Massachusetts
What state is the largest state in the United States by land area?
Alaska
What jacket became a popular fashion symbol among young people in the 1950’s, famously worn by James Dean?
The leather jacket
Which music legend was known as “The Man in Black” and recorded the hit song “Ring of Fire”?
Johnny Cash
What colorful plastic building toy became hugely popular with children after being introduced in the 1950’s?
LEGO bricks
What was the name of the first successful permanent English settlement in America, established in 1607?
What is Jamestown?
Which state his home to Mount Rushmore?
South Dakota
What hairstyle, made famous by First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy in the 1960’s, was known for its rounded, voluminous shape?
The bouffant
What Motown group sang the 1964 hit “My Girl”?
The Temptations
What household appliance became widely popular in American homes during the 1950’s and made cooking much faster?
The microwave oven
Which U.S. state was the last of the original 13 colonies to become a state?
Georgia
What Great Lake is largest by surface area?
Lake Superior
What fabric became especially popular for casual clothing and jeans during the 1970’s?
Denim
What 1969 music festival became one of the most famous events of the 1960’s counterculture?
Woodstock
What popular dance craze of the 1960’s was made famous by Chubby Checker?
The Twist
Which famous nurse became known as “The Lady with a Lamp” during the Crimean War?
Florence Nightingale
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Missouri River
What popular 1960’s shoe style was known for its short, blocky heel and was often worn with the era’s colorful dresses and skirts?
The go-go boot
Which singer was nicknamed “The Queen of Soul”?
Aretha Franklin
What famous ocean liner made its first voyage in 1969 and was known for its speed and luxury?
The QE2 (Queen Elizabeth 2)