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In 1777, this city became the temporary capital of the United States while the Continental Congress met there.

What is York city

100

who were the first settlers

who are baltzer spangler and ulrich whisler

100

This 19th-century mansion in York is now a museum that tells the story of the city's history and its role in the Industrial Revolution.

What is the Agricultural & Industrial Museum of York?

100

Held every summer used to be in the fall, this event in York celebrates local food, crafts, and history, drawing visitors from across the region.

What is the York Fair

100

This large river that runs through York is a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay and is key to the city's commerce and history.

What is the Susquehanna River

200

This document, signed in 1777 in York, was an early attempt to unify the states before the U.S. Constitution was created.

What are the Articles of Confederation?

200

This early settler, an Englishman and one of the first to secure a land grant in the area, is considered one of York’s initial founders and a significant figure in the region’s development.

Who is Thomas cookson

200

This public university, located in York, is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

What is York College of Pennsylvania

200

This annual event, held in York, showcases the city’s unique car culture and includes thousands of classic cars, as well as car shows and live entertainment.

What is the York Classic Car Show

200

This local restaurant in York, known for its handcrafted pretzels and classic Pennsylvania Dutch dishes, is a favorite among residents.

What is The Pretzel Factory

300

In the late 1700s, this immigrant group was one of the first to settle in York, helping to shape the city's early economy and culture.

Who are the German settlers

300

This professional football player, born in York in 1976, went on to have a successful career in the NFL as a wide receiver for the New England Patriots.

Who is David Givens

300

Built in 1926, this iconic York theater is a popular destination for lovers of the arts and has retained much of its original art-deco charm.

What is the Appell Center for the Performing Arts or another name Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center

300

This event, started in 1998, celebrates York's heritage with a combination of arts, culture, and historical reenactments each year

What is YorkFest

300

Known for producing industrial equipment, this company has been a staple in York's economy since its founding in 1901, particularly in refrigeration systems.

What is York International Corporation

400

connect and support parts of the body; some transport or store materials.

What do connective tissues do?

400

This professional wrestler, known for his time in WWE, hails from York and is a multiple-time world champion.

Who is Shane Douglas?

400

Founded in 1946, this major manufacturer of industrial-sized equipment is headquartered in York and is a major employer in the region.

What is The York Barbell Company

400

This event is held every summer at penn park

what is the trey and boo

400

This long-serving York politician, who was born in the city, served as a U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania from 2001 to 2009.

Who is Arlen Specter

500

During the American Revolution, this major event occurred near York in 1781, signaling the end of the war in favor of the American colonies.

What is the Battle of Yorktown

500

This man, originally a tavern keeper in York, was one of the first people to sign the Articles of Confederation on behalf of Pennsylvania, playing a key role in the governance of early America.

Who is James Wilson

500

This home, built in the 1800s, was the residence of a prominent York businessman and is now a museum showcasing local history and culture

What is the Benjamin Myers House

500

what local restaurant is named after the symbol of york

what is the white rose

500

what is the population of york city

what is 44,867

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