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100

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington

100

What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims traveled to North America in 1620?

The Mayflower

100

Where was the The Declaration of Independence signed?

The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence occurred primarily on August 2, 1776 at the Pennsylvania State House, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

100

Who was the African American abolitionist who guided hundreds of slaves away from the bondage of slavery?

Harriet Tubman

200

Who became US president after 37th President  Richard Nixon resigned?

Gerald Ford (August 9,1974)

200

When was the Civil War?

 April 12, 1861

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Where did the British surrender?

Yorktown, Virginia

200

Who was the United States first lady when John Adams was in office?

Louisa Adams

300

Which two signers of the Declaration of Independence went on to serve as presidents of the United States?

John Adams (March 4, 1797-March 4, 1801) and Thomas Jefferson (March 4, 1801-March 4, 1809).

300

How World War II ended?

World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945 after the U.S.A. dropped two atomic bombs on the country, which killed over a 100 thousand people. The Allies offered Japan a chance to surrender prior to dropping the bombs, but they refused. Germany had already surrendered to the Allies in May.

300

On which river is the USA's highest concrete dam?


The Colorado River

300

Who was the overall commander of the Union Army at the end of the Civil War?

Ulysses S. Grant was the final commander of the Union Army.

400

Why did Abraham Lincoln wear a top hat?

According to the Smithsonian, Abraham Lincoln wore a tall hat to protect himself against inclement weather while traveling and to store important documents.

400

Why caused the Vietnam War?

The initial cause that caused the Vietnam War was the intention to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government that was led by the communist guerrillas Viet Cong and the National Liberation Front, which had the support of North Vietnam which ended in a War between the two countries.

400

In which natural valley is San Jose?


Santa Clara

400

Who was the first African American elected to be on the U.S. Senate?

Edward Brooke

500

Who in 1963 murdered Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin supposedly assassinated US President John F. Kennedy?

Jack Ruby

500

Who is credited with the original American flag design?

Betsy Ross

500

The Black Hills lie between which two rivers?


Belle Fourche an Cheyenne

500

How are women able to vote today?

The Women's Suffrage

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