Facts of
the 1900s
the 1900s
On April 18, 1977 he won the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for his novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
Who was Alex Haley?
In 1839 the first of several wars broke out over the trade of an extract from a certain type of plant/flower.
What is a poppy plant?
This revolt, chiefly by farmers, took place in Massachusetts in 1786.
What is Shays' Rebellion?
What five countries formed colonies that would later become part of the United States territory?
England, France, the Netherlands, Russia and Spain.
Who gave financial backing to Christopher Columbus to explore the New World?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
Due to police irregularities, this man's Arizona conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1966.
Who is Ernesto Miranda?
He was born in Connecticut in 1800 and hanged for treason in Virginia in 1859.
Who was John Brown?
Published in 1783, his American Spelling Book preceded his famous dictionary by 45 years.
Who is Noah Webster?
What was the name of the first (permanent English) American colony?
Jamestown, after King James I.
Where did Albert Einstein live before moving to the United States?
Germany
The last time there were no living former presidents was when this man was president.
Who is Richard Nixon?
The original title of the 1895 novel was The Chronic Argonauts.
What is The Time Machine?
With the Proclamation Line of 1763, the British forbid American colonists from settling west of which natural barrier?
The Appalachian Mountains.
What year was the Jamestown settlement established?
In 1607.
In what year did Libya gain independence from Italy?
1951
In 1984, in the first of the films featuring this character, he only has 21 lines, for a total of 133 words.
Who is The Terminator?
Founded in 1874, this political party advocated printing more money to help farmers.
What is the Greenback Party?
When was the first American currency created?
The Continental Congress began issuing paper money called Continentals after the Revolutionary War began in 1775.
Who was the first woman to make a million dollars in the United States?
Madam C.J. Walker (She sold hair care)
What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?
Cusco
The first Mexican-American mayor of a major U.S. city, Henry Cisneros was mayor of this Texas city from 1981-1989.
What is San Antonio?
In 1864, this man became a lieutenant general and assumed command of all U.S. armies.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
How many battles were fought during the American Revolution?
More than 230.
The “shot heard round the world” describes the beginning of which battles in the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
In which country was the Battle of Culloden fought in 1746?
In Scotland