Lincoln
Washington
Potpurri
The Desert
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100
John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in April of 1865. What was Booth's occupation?
Actor
100
Who succeeded George Washington as president?
John Adams
100
In the Catholic Church (and many others) today is known as Ash Wednesday. What feast day was celebrated yesterday according to this church?
Mardi Gras, Carnival, Epiphany, Fat Tuesday
100
In what desert are saguaro (sah-wah-ro) cacti found?
The Sonoran Desert is the only place in the world where the famous saguaro cactus grows in the wild.
200
Abraham Lincoln was succeeded by ____________ as President of the United States.
Andrew Johnson
200
Name the Virginia based plantation home of George Washington.
Mount Vernon
200
Who was the quarterback of the losing team in last years Super Bowl 49?
Russell Wilson
200
The Rio Grande separates El Paso TX from what other city?
Ciudad Juarez
300
During Lincolns time a Constitutional Amendment was passed abolishing slavery. What amendment was this?
I am looking for a number.
13th Amendment
300
What day in February was George Washington born?
February 22, 1732
300
Name founder Elon Musk's aerospace / space transport company.
SpaceX
300
This desert's boundaries are defined mainly by the presence of Joshua Trees.
400
In what state is Lincoln buried?
Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
400
John Adams suggested the title Highness and Protector of Their Liberties for the manner of address of the 1st President of the United States. Others liked Electoral Highness and Excellency. But it was George Washington's choice and he chose to be called __________________.
Mr. President
400
Name the entrepreneur who founded Virgin Records, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Galactic.
Richard Branson
400
The Trinity Site is the site where the first nuclear bomb was detonated in 1945. In what state is this site located?
New Mexico
500
What play was President Lincoln watching when he was shot at Fords Theatre?
Our American Cousin
500
The river in this painting titled "Washington Crossing the Delaware" by German born Emanuel Leutze was modeled not after the Delaware but after what river?Rhine
500
Who wrote "This Land is Your Land"?
Woody Guthrie
500
The University of New Mexico's mascot is the Lobo. What is a Lobo?
Wolf