Which city’s nickname is 'Windy City'?
Chicago
Which President is on the $1 bill?
GW
Explain manifest destiny.
Belief of Americans it was their right to take over land out west
What year was the first computer invented?
1946
Who has the middle name "Henry"?
Grant VB
How many teams are in the NHL?
32
Which president had a pet alligator?
John Quincy Adams
What was GW's wife's name?
Martha
A single, double, triple, and home run in on game is called what?
A cycle
How many 8th graders have the middle name "William"?
2
This process in plants uses sunlight to make food.
Photosynthesis
Which president bought Alaska?
Andrew Johnson
Who was sent to France to buy New Orleans?
James Monroe
What European country is famous for pizza?
Italy
How many 8th graders have a last name that starts with "M"?
4
Of the Elite 8 teams in March Madness, how many of those teams did Michigan defeat this season?
Bonus 1 if you can name ALL of them
6
How many Presidents have been lawyers?
26
What was the Missouri Compromise? (3 things)
How many months have 31 days AND what are they?
7:
What are the exact dates of our trip to Mackinaw?
May 27th and 28th
Before 2026, when was the last time Michigan won the March Madness tournament?
1989
Who was the first president to appear on television?
FDR
What are the 3 key points of the Monroe Doctrine?
1. Non-Colonization-The Americas were closed to any new European colonization (no countries in Europe could take over another country)
2. Non-Intervention-European countries were warned not to interfere with countries in the western hemisphere
3. US neutrality-the US would not interfere with European affairs
How many seasons of the show "Survivor" have there been? (including the current season)
50
How many 8th graders have a birthday in August AND who are they?
4: Grant VB, Faith, Elena, Max