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100

What was Johnny Appleseed's real name?

John Chapman

100

What year does Henry Ford begin production of the Model T?

1908

100

The Space Shuttle Columbia breaks apart during reentry, killing the seven astronauts onboard in which year?

2003

100

What year did the US flag finally reach 50 stars?

1960 to present

100

Who fought in the American Revolution?

English Colonists vs. Great Britain

200

When was Abraham Lincoln (the 16th president) born?

February 12, 1809

200

 On April 18, 1906, what happened in San Francisco?

the "Great San Francisco Earthquake" strikes.

200

Apple Computer unveils the first Ipod in which year?

2001

200

What does it mean when the US flag is lowered to Half-Staff?

  • The death of a government official, military member, or first responder
  • A national tragedy 
  • Memorial Day or another national day of remembrance
200

Who fought in King William's War?

The English Colonies vs. France

300

The U.S. Library of Congress is founded in which month?

April

300

What year does Lincoln get his head on the penny?

1909

300

Hijacked airliners crash into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, PA in which year?

2001

300

How many US flags have reached the moon?

Five

300

Who fought in the French and Indian War (Seven Years War)?

The French Colonies vs. Great Britain

400

Who signs "The Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves of 1807" into law on March 3, 1807, ending the transatlantic slave trade?

Thomas Jefferson

400

When did the first underground portion of the New York City subway open?

October 27, 1904 

400

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

400

What do the colors of the US flag mean?

Red- hardness and valor

White- purity and innocence

Blue- vigilance, perseverance and justice

400

Who fought in the
War of Texas Independence?

Texas vs. Mexico

500

Which year did Hamilton die from being shot by Aaron Burr?

1804

500

The first silent film, The Great Train Robbery, debuts in which year?

1903.

500

Author J.K. Rowling publishes the final installment of her Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in which year?

2007

500

How many versions of the US flag have there been?

27

500

Who joined forces to go against Iraq in the
Invasion of Iraq?

United States and Coalition Forces vs. Iraq

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