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From Latin for "put an end to", these reformers like William Lloyd Garrison wanted to put an end to slavery.
What are Abolitionists?
100
People with a hidden agenda often have this "to grind"
What is an ax?
100
Then the world's longest suspension bridge, it opened over the East River May 24, 1883.
What is The Brooklyn Bridge?
100
It's a parrot, named Polynesia, who teaches this doctor the language of animals.
Who is Doctor (John) Doolittle?
100
This portrayer of Parisian nightlife was descended from the Counts of Toulouse.
Who is Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec?
200
Thoroughly restored for its 100th birthday in 1986, its torch was relit on July 3 that year.
What is The Statue of Liberty?
200
"Collect $200" if you can name this Japanese game played with black & white counters on a checkered board.
What is Go?
200
Delivered November 19, 1863, it lasted only 2 minutes.
What is The Gettysburg Address?
200
The frontispiece of the Robert Louis Stevenson pirate book featured a detailed map.
What is "Treasure Island"?
200
He completed his paintings of "Mornings on the Seine" before beginning his "Water Lilies"
Who is Claude Monet?
300
On July 2, 1932 FDR said, "I pledge myself to" one of these "for the American people"
What is "New Deal"?
300
As a prefix, it can mean "not including"; by itself, it means "former", like a former spouse.
What Ex?
300
This Al Capp comic strip made its last appearance November 13, 1977.
What is "Li'l Abner"?
300
"The great swans swam round him, stroking him welcomingly"
Who is The Ugly Duckling?
300
Around 1485 this Florentine painted "Mars and Venus" & "The Birth of Venus"
Who is Sandro Botticelli?
400
In 10 minutes, a May 31, 1889 flood destroyed this Pennsylvania town & killed over 2,200 people.
What is Johnstown?
400
Yes, it's Russian for yes.
What is Da?
400
Referring to the stock market crash on October 30, 1929, Variety ran the headline "Wall St." does this.
What is "lays and egg"?
400
He was "bawn and bred in a brier-patch"
Who is Brer Rabbit?
400
You might "Scream" when you see this Norwegian's "Self-Portrait with Skeleton Arms"
Who is Edvard Munch?
500
In September 1847 this general led the American troops that captured Mexico City.
Who is Winfield Scott?
500
"Very", "What's your point?" or the title of a Peter Gabriel album.
What is So?
500
He was last reported alive July 30, 1975 outside a Bloomfield Township, Mich. restaurant.
Who is James R. Hoffa?
500
This book begins with the mole "spring-cleaning his little home"
What is The Wind in the Willows?
500
This Spaniard was named first court painter to King Charles IV in 1799.
Who is Francisco Goya?