US History
When did the United States declare independence? Need the month, day, and year!
July 4, 1776
Who is the only President that was unanimously elected President by the Electoral College?
George Washington
Name one of the flag bearers for the United States. (Hint: there are two)
LeBron James, Coco Gauff
What is Maine South's school mascot?
Hawks!
How many countries have I traveled to? Closest answer wins!
11 (United States, England, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Iceland, and Spain)
In 1492, this person sailed the ocean blue...
Christopher Columbus
Who is the only President to be elected 4 times?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Which US Olympic gymnast had the bronze medal controversially taken away after the competition?
Jordan Chiles
2500 (2,459 per the Illinois State Report Card)
Am I more of a Dunkin or Starbucks person?
Both- I will never turn down a morning coffee so you all get points!
The Civil War began in 1861 when Confederate forces attacked this fort in South Carolina.
Fort Sumter
How many Presidents have been impeached?
3- Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump
Which country tied the United States for the most gold medals in the Olympics?
China
In December 1944, students at Maine Township High School (now Maine East High School) combined forces with their teachers, school administrators, and community members to sell war bonds. How much money did they raise?
$551,000
Do I prefer Steak n' Shake or Culvers?
Steak n' Shake- it is the greatest fast food restaurant. If you haven't tried a Frisco Melt, you need to change that... immediately!
What major event brought the United States into World War II?
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
After the passage of the 22nd Amendment, what is the longest a current President serve in the Presidency?
10 years (2 years taking over from Vice President to President and then two terms of their own)
What sport made its Olympic debut in the Paris Olympics?
Breakdancing
When was the first yearbook for Maine Township published?
1913
What is my Zodiac sign?
A) Gemini
B) Pisces
C) Scorpio
D) Aries
B) Pisces... if you said Gemini or Scorpio, I am judging you
This monumental Supreme Court ruling overruled Plessy v. Ferguson and made segregation in schools illegal.
Brown v. Board of Education
Who was the only President in history never elected by the American people? (Hint: He was not on the ticket as either a President or Vice President)
Gerald Ford
What do the five interlocking rings on the Olympic flag represent?
The five continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania)
Which Maine South team won the IHSA State Championship in 2001–02, 2002–03, & 2006–07?
The Chess Team!
What sport did I play in high school?
A) Soccer
B) Football
C) Basketball
D) Gymnastics
Soccer!