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The end of September means political ads will slowly increase as we approach the primary election season for what 2024 elections?
general election or mid-term
general election
North Korea recently claimed they tested nuclear war alerts after what nation helped neighboring South Korea in annual armed exercises?
China or United States
United States
This Friday is “National Centenarians Day.” What is a centenarian?
one who has read 100 books, or one who is 100 years old
one who is 100 years old
Insurance company research says the first week of August vacation driving is the most dangerous week for car accidents on American roads. Why is this weekend a dangerous time?
people return home from vacation or the sun is directly in the east and west
the sun is directly in the east and west
What awards show that honors the best shows on TV, is normally held this week, but has been postponed several months?
Academy Awards, or Emmys
Emmys
What high priced veteran quarterback started the season with an injury on the first series of the game?
Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen
Aaron Rodgers
This Friday is “National States and Capitals Day.” What is the capital of Wyoming? Casper or Cheyenne
Cheyenne
One effect of monopolies on the US economy is that they have tended to
Reduce business competition or keep prices low
Reduce business competition
Many immigrants live in cramped, smelly quarters called "Tenement Housing."
True or False
True
Last Friday was the day for the strike deadline union members gave as they threatened to shut down what industry, demanding a 40% pay increase and 32-hour work week?
Amazon shipping, auto, or oil refineries
auto
Justin Trudeau has been in the news. He is Prime Minister of what nation?
Australia, Canada, or France
Canada
This Friday is “National States and Capitals Day.” What is the capital of Maryland? Annapolis, Baltimore, or Ocean City
Annapolis
According to a British Lancet medical study, what workers are at a higher risk of suffering heart attack or stroke?
graveyard workers, office workers, or overtime workers
overtime workers
At last week’s 2023 Video Music Awards in New York City, what song won Song of the Year?
Anti-Hero, Calm Down, or Vampire
Anti-Hero
Last Saturday, kicker Harrison Mevis of what school hit a game-winning 61-yard field goal and also broke the SEC record for the longest field goal made?
LSU, Missouri, or South Carolina
Missouri
There are several “Power Conference” schools in college sports. What two powerhouse sports university nicknames are a singular noun?
Auburn-Washington, Alabama-Stanford, or Boise St.-Montana
Alabama-Stanford
The term "robber barons" is used to describe many industrialists of the late 19th century mainly because they
A.made large charitable donations to worthy causes
B. sought to maximize their profits by eliminating competition and exploiting workers
C. attempted to stimulate the economy by keeping the prices of their products as low as possible
D. opposed the entry of poor and uneducated immigrants into the US
B. sought to maximize their profits by eliminating competition and exploiting workers
The Irish coming to America as a result of the Potato Famine are an example of:
A. Specialization
B. Immigration
C. Mechanization
D. Emigration
B. Immigration
Last Sunday, Americans celebrated “Constitution Day” remembering our Founding Fathers signing the most influential document that gave us the rights and freedoms that “We the _______” enjoy today.
Citizens, Humans, Peasants, or People
People
In what nation did leader Zelenskyy announce they have a new weapon that hits a target at 400 miles?
Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, or Ukraine
Ukraine
This weekend begins the Autumnal Equinox, the first day of fall. On this day what happens?
A. Northern Hemisphere receives direct rays from the sun
B. Southern Hemisphere receives direct rays from the sun
C. The sun is directly above the equator
D. The sun is directly below the equator
C. The sun is directly above the equator
American Pediatrics says that schools do what that hurts teens?
feeds them “hot dog on a bun”, starts school too early in the summer, starts school too early in the morning, or goes too late into the afternoon
starts school too early in the morning
Earlier this month, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett died at 76. Buffett made a living singing songs with what theme?
beach life, everyday laborer’s, life & death, or sports
beach life
What is the reason scoring in college football is expected to be down this year?
clock keeps running after 1st downs, defensive use of hands will be allowed, NFL drafted many stars or referees will call more offensive holding
clock keeps running after 1st downs
Despite the fact that September has twice as many summer days as what other month, it is not referred to as a summer month because kids are back in school?
May, June, July or August
June
laissez-faire economic policies led to this
A. lower tariffs
B. high taxes
C. Monopolies and trusts being formed
D. Successful small business
C. Monopolies and trusts being formed
Which of the following is the name for the system of making steel fast and cheap?
A. The Renaissance
B. Elevator
C. Bessemer Process
D. Laissez-faire
C. Bessemer Process
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 11% more passengers than in 2019, and promises wait times below how many minutes?
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60
30
Kia is recalling 320,000 vehicles with trunk latches that might have faulty interior emergency releases. Kia is an automaker from what nation?
Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, or Russia
South Korea
This Friday is “National States and Capitals Day.” What is the capital of Montana?
Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, or Missoula
Helena
This Friday is “National Centenarians Day.” The Grim Reaper accelerates to age 80, but suddenly lets off the accelerator after age 80. How many men in a million live to 110?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
2 (for women it’s 2 in 100,000)
At last week’s 2023 Video Music Awards, who won the New Artist Award?
GloRilla, Ice Spice, Kaliii, Peso Pluma, PinkPantheress, or Reneé Rapp
Ice Spice
his week starts “National Hispanic Heritage Month,” honoring Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation. A famous Hispanic is Jim Plunkett who was accomplished in what sport?
football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, track & field, or volleyball
football
According to Gifted Ed. Specialists, what is the #1 skill students need to learn in school?
critical problem-solving skills, critical thinking, or people management
critical problem-solving skills
Which population was growing during this time?
A. Urban
B. Rural
C. Eastern
D. Farmland
A. Urban
Steel is an important building material because it is stronger and more flexible than iron.
True or False
True
American History Question: Last Sunday, Americans celebrated “Constitution Day” remembering that in September of what year the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document that gave us our rights and freedoms?
1785, 1786, 1786, 1787, 1788, 1789
1787
The Biden Administration recently approved an additional $250 million in aid to what nation?
China, Russia, or Ukraine
Ukraine
This Friday is “National States and Capitals Day.” What is the capital of Alaska?
Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau
Juneau
Senior citizens struggle with money due to health bills. A startling fact in America is that most do not have dental insurance for checkups, filling and cleanings, because dental is not included in what insurance that all seniors have?
Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security
Medicare
At last week’s 2023 Video Music Awards in New York City, what artist won Best Latin Artist?
Annita, Daddy Yankee, or J. Balvin
Annita
After last Saturdays’ win, what team is out of the top 10 of the Associated Press college football poll for the first time in eight years?
Alabama, Oklahoma, or TCU
Alabama
The Denver Zoo has the cutest new resident: Eirina gave birth to a baby Sumatran orangutan (only 9,000 left), which is a type of what species?
ape, gorilla, or monkey
ape
This period during the 1870s to 1900 is known for it's rise of railroads, big business, industrialization and social problems in the United States.
A. World War 1
B. Progressive Era
C. Gilded Age
D. Roaring Twenties
C. Gilded Age
The growth of cities caused by more people living there
A. Mechanization
B. Immigration
C. Urbanization
D. Specialization
C. Urbanization