WHAT THE HECK IS A KILOMETER!!!
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100
In 1975, efforts were made to make the metric system as the preferred system of the United States but was rejected unanimously by the American public.
Only used in 2 other countries, the USA is the only world power to still use THIS system.
What is the Imperial system.
100
During the 1940s, the percentage of US citizens living in rural America was about 57% of the total population.
After the Post-war boom and onwards till 2024 what percentage range of the population is NOW living in rural America.
What is 18-20%
100
This American Value stems from the idea that people are independent and driven by personal interests; with both freedom and responsibility to manage their own lives, set their own goals, and make their own decisions.
What is American Individualism
100
The "Lone Star" state was once an Independent Republic country back in 1836 but ceased in 1845 after becoming this numbered state.
What is the 28th state.
100
If English is the predominant language, and Spanish is the Second most spoken, THIS language follows as the third most spoken.
What is Mandarin
200
How many Un-American Kilometers are in an American mile?
What is 1.6 km
200
While the Colorado Rockies are the more recognizable distinction in Western America.
THIS smaller mountain range is found in the East, and is recognized for its handmade quilts, moonshine, Bluegrass music and Dolly Parton.
What are the Appalachian Mountains
200
Ensuring that the Bill of Rights was not seen as granting to the people of the United States Only the specific rights it addressed.
The authors of the Bill of Rights -ratified in 1791, made THIS amendment as a result.
What is the 9th Amendment.
200
Although formally acknowledging Chili, as the State's food. Texas is renowned for the culinary mastery of this American Classic.
What is Texas BBQ.
200
The US is comparatively younger than most Western countries. With customs driving from English, French, and Spanish, African, and Indigenous origins. These people groups are a unique blend and are concentrated in the American South.
What are Cajuns & Creoles.
300
San Diego, CA to Concord, NH is about 2,976 miles. To get from Portugal to Russia would be its equivalent.
How many European countries need to be crossed to approach that similar distance.
Eight.
300
Part of the Bovidae family. THIS large beast is the only wild cattle species native to North America.
What are Bison.
300
Although a Formal Republic with no Monarchy. 42 out of 47 US Presidents have been confirmed as direct descendants of this British Monarch.
Who is King John of House Plantagenet
300
This popular song demands that you "clap Texan-ly four times" and is known as "the Yankee Trap" because non-Texans will either clap 3 or 5 times.
What is "Deep in the Heart of Texas."
300
During WW2 the Draft was distributed amongst all races, so long as they were Legal Citizens. THIS demographic proved to be Uniquely useful in the Pacific Theatre; confusing Japanese interception of American intelligence.
What are the Navajo Code-talkers
400
In the 60s, Ford and Ferrari had a bitter rivalry on both the racetrack and the boardroom.
The 2019 film "Ford v Ferrari" showcased their feud in WHAT 24-hour endurance racing event.
What is the "Le Mans circuit"
400
With each of the 50 states being unique; THIS U.S state has the only non-rectangular flag.
What is Ohio.
400
Created in Switzerland, THIS company received protests over its water collection in California because of the drought and the fact that this site is on public land.
While the company takes about 30 million gallons each year. Paying just $524 to the U.S. Forest Service for the permit.
Who is Nestle.
400
Only these 3 US Presidents, call Texas home.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson, George H.W. Bush (Senior) and George W. Bush (Junior.)
400
During the Industrial revolution in the late 1800s; John Stevens set out to begin the revolutionary Trans-Continental railroad, which primarily use THESE demographics as workers.
What are the Chinese & Irish.
500
While criticized for "Not having any REAL culture" The U.S has many Pop-culture contributions which bled into domestic Cinema and later around the world. THIS concept innovation was front and center in Films like:
"Dukes" of Hazzard," "Death Proof" and "Dazed and Confused
What are Muscle Cars.
500
While Western films predate the 1900s, this subgenre emerged in the mid-1960s finding international box-office success.
THIS TERM was used by foreign critics because most of these Westerns were produced and directed by Italians.
What are Spaghetti Westerns.
500
A legal doctrine that designates a person's home or any legally occupied place, as a place in which that person has protections and immunities permitting in certain circumstances, to use deadly force to defend oneself against an intruder, free from legal prosecution for the consequences of the force used.
What is the "Castle Doctrine."
500
This battle was part of the Texas' Revolution in which the Mexican state of Tejas won independence and became a self-governing republic in 1836.
What is the Alamo.
500
The highly controversial fictitious figure known as "Pocahontas" was based on a real-life indigenous woman named Matoaka. Originating from THIS Virginian indigenous tribe.
What are the Powhatans.