States in the U.S.A.
Name the Decade
Empires
Non-Potent Potables
American Government
100

The Russians sold it to Seward at 2¢ an acre.

Alaska

100

Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man in space aboard Vostok 1.

1960s

100

Recognized as the third-largest by land area in history, this vast territory had rulers including Ivan, Peter, and Catherine throughout its history.

Russian Empire/Russian

100

This American beer company prominently features Clydesdale horses in its advertisements.

Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company/Anheuser-Busch/Budweiser

100

Name the three branches of government.

Executive, Judicial, and Legislative

200

It contains the highest & lowest spots in the lower 48 states, only 106 miles apart.

California

200

This decade included the American Civil War, the admission of West Virginia and Nebraska into the Union, and the first presidential impeachment (of Andrew Johnson).

1860s

200

At its peak, this ancient empire stretched from northern England to Kuwait.

Roman Empire/Roman

200

Mix ginger ale & grenadine & garnish with fruit & you get the alcohol-free cocktail named for this child star.

Shirley Temple

200

It used to occur even more frequently in the House of Representatives, this tactic is employed in the Senate requiring most legislation to reach 60 votes to pass the chamber. 

Filibuster/Filibustering

300

It was part of Massachusetts until it became our 23rd state.

Maine

300

The Supreme Court heard Roe v. Wade, the end of the Vietnam War, Apple Incorporated is founded.

1970s

300

Known for its invading armies on horseback, this empire conquered much of Asia from the 1200s to 1300s.

Mongol Empire/Mongol

300

A daiquiri made without liquor is this type, like a chaste young woman.

Virgin

300

The Department of Justice is not headed by a secretary like most other executive departments are but rather by this position.

Attorney General

400

It was originally set aside for the Indians for "as long as grass shall grow & rivers flow."

Oklahoma

400

The first iPhone is released, Nancy Pelosi becomes the first female Speaker of the House, and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

2000s.

400

Fighting against the Germans in World War I, this Asian empire fought on the German side in World War II, although their battlefield cooperation was quite limited.

Empire of Japan/Japan

400

This state has a widely known and visited "Bourbon Trail."

Kentucky

400

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. With it totaling nine members currently, name a majority (at least five) of the current justices.

John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.

500

Nicknamed the "first state" for being the first to ratify the Constitution (Hint: The sitting president calls this state home).

Delaware

500

King Louis XVI of France is executed, Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin, and the Whiskey Rebellion is defeated.

1790s.

500

During and following the First World War, these four multinational empires collapsed.

What are the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, German, and Russian Empires.

500

This drink that shares its name with a small firework is made with grenadine, citrus soda & maraschinos.

Cherry Bomb

500

Name the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States

Freedoms of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, and Ability to Petition the Government.