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The year that declared the independence of 13 colonies from British control. Take that, King George!

What is 1776?

200

ASAP 

What is as soon as possible?

200

This is when a volleyball player wins a point due to a successful immediate attack.

What is a kill?

200

This type of sentence gives a command and can end in a period or exclamation mark.

What is an imperative?

200

This starfish is Spongebob's best friend.

Who is Patrick?

400

The U.S. president known for the Gettysburg Address.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

400

The car manufacturer GM is responsible for auto brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Hummer, and Chevrolet.  

What is General Motors?

400

This Neil Diamond song plays in the 8th inning of every Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

What is Sweet Caroline?

400

Maybe we will get to this planet someday, even though it has an angered exterior.

What is Mars?

400

Apple produces these wireless Bluetooth headphones.

What are airpods?

500

This purchase expanded the American frontier in 1803 for only $18 per square mile.

What is Louisiana?

500

Sound Navigation Ranging

What is SONAR?

500

This equestrian sport is played on horseback and features two teams using mallets to hit a ball through goalposts.

What is Polo?

500

The number of strings on a standard guitar.

What is 6?

500

According to Billboard Music, this artist sings "Last Night," which was the top song of 2023. 

Who is Morgan Wallen?

800

This father-and-son duo held the presidency in 1989 and 2001.

Who are George H. W. and George W. Bush?

800

This acronym gives you a heads-up; FYI, it's time to answer the question.

What is for your infomation?

800

This NFL team was the first to ever finish a season with a record of 0-16 in 2008.

What is the Detroit Lions?

800

The historical period in which machines began replacing human labor.

What is the Industrial Revolution?

800

I remember Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst in this movie. You probably remember The Rock and Kevin Hart.

What is Jumanji?

1000

The 1860s war between North and South in the U.S.

What is the Civil War?

1000

Mrs. Huber is a big fan of this three letter acronym that focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

What is ELA?

1000

This US Olympic gymnast finished her career with 11 medals after the Paris games in 2024.

Who is Simone Biles?

1000

The musical group behind Bohemian Rhapsody.

Who is Queen?

1000

an image, video, piece of text, typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.

What is a meme?