American History
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the U.S. in 1886 by which country?
France
T/F: The "Little Jimmy" statue near the Quad is the exact height/scale of President James Madison
True - 5'4
NeW strives to _____, ______, & ______ women to be principled leaders for a free society.
Educate, Equip, Empower
This party opposed slavery and promoted a strong central government during the Civil War era.
Republican Party
Who is currently the First Lady of the United States?
Melania Trump
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
T/F: JMU was originally founded as an all-women's college.
True
This event, hosted by NeW, hosts all NeW chapters in a weekend of building community with student leaders and hearing from some of the most inspiring guest speakers.
Leadership Retreat
This party's symbol was popularized by a cartoonist mocking its 1828 presidential candidate.
Democratic Party
During World War II, women working in factories were symbolized by a character saying, "We Can Do It!"
Rosie the Riveter
In what state was George Washington born?
Virginia
What year did Madison College become James Madison University?
1977
What is the name of our event held in the Spring, in which we give back to those that put their lives on the line for the better of our community?
Cupcakes for First Responders
In the 1870's, which party strongly opposed reconstruction and promoted "redeeming the South?"
Democratic Party
Who was the FIRST First Lady of the United States?
Martha Washington
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
What was President James Madison nicknamed?
"Father of the Constitution"
Which college campus was NeW first founded at?
University of Virginia
John C. Fremont was the first presidential candidate of which party?
Republican Party
The women's suffrage movement in the U.S. won a major victory in 1920 with the passage of which constitutional amendment?
19th Amendment
How many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence?
56
James Madison once lost an election for the House of Delegates because of what?
He didn't give free alcohol to voters.
Who is the founder of NeW?
Karen Lips
What was George Washington's political party?
Unaffiliated
She was the First Lady during the Great Depression and World War II, famous for her activism and her newspaper column, "My Day."
Eleanor Roosevelt