Founding fathers and mothers
An upholsterer who prayed in the pew next to George Washington and sewed buttons for him, among sewing other relics of American history
Who is Betsy Ross
This was the first sub-saharan country to gain independence
What is Ghana
George Wallace later regretted saying, 'Segregation today, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever' in what was known as his what?
What is an apology tour
In the Arctic Monkeys song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor", a line, "Oh, there ain't no love, no Montagues or Capulets" alludes to this Shakespearean play.
What is Romeo and Juliet
You will know her from critically acclaimed hits such as American Hustle, Vice and The Master, but this actress shows up in classics like Buffy, the West Wing & That 70's Show
Who is Amy Adams
The commanding general of the first standing US army
Who is Alexander Hamilton
Henry VIII started British overseas rule with this territory.
What is Ireland
Harry Truman's 1948 civil rights platform gave rise to this reactionary political party, which got its start in Birmingham, Alabama
What is Dixiecrats or 'States' Rights' Democratic Party
The band that released its debut album in 2001, titled "Is This It", had an immediate impact on music and culture.
Who are The Strokes
Nominated for four oscars - and winning one for Best Supporting Actor for Little Miss Sunshine - this actor's parents were Jewish immigrants who fled Russia and Germany in the 1930's.
Who is Alan Arkin
The 270-vote electoral college has resulted in two tied presential elections (not including VP elections) in which years?
What was 1800 and 1824
The first African woman to win a Nobel prize for her environmental activism was from this country
What is Kenya (Wangari Maathai)
Over half of the battles in the civil war were fought in this state
What is Virginia
Modest Mouse was formed in which US state?
What is Washington
Most known for The Departed, Kangaroo Jack, and Transformers, this actor also played himself in Entourage
Who is Anthony Anderson
In a letter, this person said 'Remember the ladies,' a phrase that would be used by women's rights advocates for decades
Who is Abigail Adams
This merchant company was the de facto colonising outfit for the British in Asia
What is the British East India Company
This southerner said, "I think my father thought I might be president of the United States. I think he would've been satisfied with secretary of state."
Who is Condeleeza Rice
This Scottish group are named after a 1965 children's book by Cecile Arbury, and released their debut album "Tigermilk" in 1996
What is Belle and Sebastian
This British actor was raised on a council estate (equivalent to a housing project), and later became known for his performances in American and British classics, such as Love Actually and Die Hard
Who is Alan Rickman
This founding father told a slave he would free him if he learned French cooking
Who is Thomas Jefferson
This was the first republic to gain independence from Britain in the 18th Century
What is the Republic of Vermont
The second longest state constitution, behind Alabama's, docks in at nearly 87,000 words
What is Texas
This indie rock band released the singles, "A-Punk," "Oxford Comma," and "The Kids Don't Stand A Chance"
Who is Vampire Weekend
In a satirical fundraiser on an NBC TV show, famous singers sing 'He Needs a Kidney' for the character, Milton Greene, played by this actor
Who is Alan Alda