States in the U.S.A.
The Russians sold it to Seward at 2¢ an acre.
Alaska
Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man in space aboard Vostok 1.
1960s
Recognized as the third-largest by land area in history, this vast territory had rulers including Ivan, Peter, and Catherine throughout its history.
Russian Empire/Russian
This American beer company prominently features Clydesdale horses in its advertisements.
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company/Anheuser-Busch/Budweiser
Name the three branches of government.
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
It contains the highest & lowest spots in the lower 48 states, only 106 miles apart.
California
This decade included the American Civil War, the admission of West Virginia and Nebraska into the Union, and the first presidential impeachment (of Andrew Johnson).
1860s
At its peak, this ancient empire stretched from northern England to Kuwait.
Roman Empire/Roman
Mix ginger ale & grenadine & garnish with fruit & you get the alcohol-free cocktail named for this child star.
Shirley Temple
It used to occur even more frequently in the House of Representatives, this tactic is employed in the Senate requiring most legislation to reach 60 votes to pass the chamber.
Filibuster/Filibustering
It was part of Massachusetts until it became our 23rd state.
Maine
The Supreme Court heard Roe v. Wade, the end of the Vietnam War, Apple Incorporated is founded.
1970s
Known for its invading armies on horseback, this empire conquered much of Asia from the 1200s to 1300s.
Mongol Empire/Mongol
A daiquiri made without liquor is this type, like a chaste young woman.
Virgin
The Department of Justice is not headed by a secretary like most other executive departments are but rather by this position.
Attorney General
It was originally set aside for the Indians for "as long as grass shall grow & rivers flow."
Oklahoma
The first iPhone is released, Nancy Pelosi becomes the first female Speaker of the House, and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
2000s.
Fighting against the Germans in World War I, this Asian empire fought on the German side in World War II, although their battlefield cooperation was quite limited.
Empire of Japan/Japan
This state has a widely known and visited "Bourbon Trail."
Kentucky
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. With it totaling nine members currently, name a majority (at least five) of the current justices.
John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Nicknamed the "first state" for being the first to ratify the Constitution (Hint: The sitting president calls this state home).
Delaware
King Louis XVI of France is executed, Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin, and the Whiskey Rebellion is defeated.
1790s.
During and following the First World War, these four multinational empires collapsed.
What are the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, German, and Russian Empires.
This drink that shares its name with a small firework is made with grenadine, citrus soda & maraschinos.
Cherry Bomb
Name the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
Freedoms of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, and Ability to Petition the Government.