STATES
In 1939 the state that is the largest gold producer in the U.S. legalized gambling. The state is ______
Answer: Nevada
In 1927, an American aviator flew from Long Island, New York to Paris, France, to be the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean.
Answer: Charles Lindbergh
The trip took about 33 hours. Charles had a bottle of coffee and some sandwiches provided by his wife to eat.
“Uncle Miltie” was his nickname
Answer: Milton Berle
His variety shows Texaco Star Theater and The Milton Berle Show ran from 1948 to 1956. As the first TV superstar, he also earned the nickname “Mr. Television.
The smallest U.S. state hosted the first open golf tournament in 1895. In spite of its name, this state is not an island. It is called ___________
Answer: Rhode Island
The first metal lunch box was produced in 1950. It was red and blue and was decorated with a decal of cowboy hero ____________ on the front.
Answer: Hopalong Cassidy
This cartoon character told the nation, “I want YOU for U.S. Army.”
Answer: Uncle Sam
The most popular version is an early 20th-century figure that evolved around 1912. The original cartoon character emerged in the 19th century
The 911 emergency phone number was developed in the Midwestern state. It is the Cornhusker state of ________
Answer: Nebraska
This well-known female television chef once worked for the Office of Strategic Services (which later became the C.I.A.)
Answer: Julia Child
This West Point graduate served on the winning side during the Civil War and became the 18th president after the war.
Answer:Ulysses S. Grant
The focus of his administration was the Reconstruction.
Montpelier is the only U.S. capital city that does not have a McDonald's. It is in the state where the greatest number of dairy cows and is the largest producer of maple syrup. It is ___________
Answer: Vermont
She worked as a teacher, dressmaker, and housekeeper. She became editor for a magazine for girls, and later, she wrote the classic book "Little Women."
Answer: Louisa May Alcott
In 1962, this Swiss-born actress played Honey Ryder, the first “Bond girl” in Doctor No.
Answer: Ursula Andress
She was unknown in 1962 when she appeared in Doctor No, so she earned only $6,000 for the role. When she played Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale five years later, she earned £200,000.
The U.S. city that receives the sun's rays first every morning is Eastport and it is in the state that produces 99% of the blueberries in the country. The state is __________
Answer: Maine
Some celebrities become known by only one name such as Cher, Madonna, and piano entertainer _______
Answer: Liberace
This open-air theater was built in 1599 in an outer district of London by Shakespeare’s acting company.
Answer: What is the Globe Theatre?
In 1613, during a performance of Henry VIII, the theater burned to the ground