40's Historical Events
What Happened to the banks after the Stock Market Crash?
They closed because everyone took their money out.
“He rocks in tree tops all day long; Hoppin’ and boppin’ and a-singin his song,” is from what song?
"Rockin Robin" by Bobby Day
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
In Canada, according to the 1940 legislation. What was the minimum age to be drafted?
16
Which country is Tasmania a part of?
Australia
What was the program put into place that helped combat the effects of the Great Depression?
The New Deal
Who was the first host of The Tonight Show?
Steve Allen
What are the only mammals that can fly?
Bats
What is the name of this 1940 Walt Disney animated classic, where an old toy maker creates a wooden boy and a fairy gives life to the puppet?
Pinocchio
What was the first state?
Delaware in Dec. 7, 1787
What caused the Great Depression other than the Stock Market Crash?
Drought conditions, reduction in purchasing, economic policy with Europe
Politics in the 50s were driven by immediate fears that the American way of life was being threatened by what?
Communism
Which fruit floats because 25% of its volume is air?
Apple
In 1949 what western theme show, had the main character with his faithful Indian companion Tonto?
The Lone Ranger
The Great Barrier Reef is located in which ocean?
The Pacific Ocean
The farming area in the Midwestern U.S. that suffered severe drought and farming conditions.
The Dust Bowl
In 1959 what two states joined the U.S.A. to become states of North America?
Hawaii & Alaska
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
What New Mexico town was the site of a famous UFO sighting in 1947?
Roswell
Which amphibian never goes to sleep?
The Bullfrog
The group of WWII veterans that protested in Washington, D.C. for their bonuses early?
The Bonus Army
In the 1952 presidential elections, what was the name of Eisenhower’s Democratic opponent?
Adlai Stevenson
What was the first animal on the moon?
Dog
What was one of the most famous songs released by Louis Armstrong?
West End Blues
What is the painting “La Gioconda” more usually known as?
The Mona Lisa