1800's
What was Johnny Appleseed's real name?
John Chapman
What year does Henry Ford begin production of the Model T?
1908
The Space Shuttle Columbia breaks apart during reentry, killing the seven astronauts onboard in which year?
2003
What year did the US flag finally reach 50 stars?
1960 to present
Who fought in the American Revolution?
English Colonists vs. Great Britain
When was Abraham Lincoln (the 16th president) born?
February 12, 1809
On April 18, 1906, what happened in San Francisco?
the "Great San Francisco Earthquake" strikes.
Apple Computer unveils the first Ipod in which year?
2001
What does it mean when the US flag is lowered to Half-Staff?
Who fought in King William's War?
The English Colonies vs. France
The U.S. Library of Congress is founded in which month?
April
What year does Lincoln get his head on the penny?
1909
Hijacked airliners crash into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, PA in which year?
2001
How many US flags have reached the moon?
Five
Who fought in the French and Indian War (Seven Years War)?
The French Colonies vs. Great Britain
Who signs "The Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves of 1807" into law on March 3, 1807, ending the transatlantic slave trade?
Thomas Jefferson
When did the first underground portion of the New York City subway open?
October 27, 1904
On December 26, 2004, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded (approximately 9.3 magnitude) creates a tsunami that devastates South Asia leaving more than how many people dead?
More than 230,000 people
What do the colors of the US flag mean?
Red- hardness and valor
White- purity and innocence
Blue- vigilance, perseverance and justice
Who fought in the
War of Texas Independence?
Texas vs. Mexico
Which year did Hamilton die from being shot by Aaron Burr?
1804
The first silent film, The Great Train Robbery, debuts in which year?
1903.
Author J.K. Rowling publishes the final installment of her Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in which year?
2007
How many versions of the US flag have there been?
27
Who joined forces to go against Iraq in the
Invasion of Iraq?
United States and Coalition Forces vs. Iraq