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Ulysses S. Grant was a veteran of which U.S. war before he was elected President?

Civil War

100

In what year was the first colony in Virginia settled?

1607 (Jamestown)

100

What event triggered the United States' entry into World War II? 

Attack on Pearl Harbor

100

Who is the only president of the United States to win more than two consecutive presidential elections?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

100

This couple has taken over news outlets after their first outings at the Chiefs vs. Broncos game.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

200

How many branches of the U.S. military are there?

Six (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, & Space Force)

200

In what decade was the Shenandoah National Park created?

1930s

200

Who was Robert E. Lee referring to when he remarked in a letter, “He has lost his left arm, but I have lost my right.”

Lieutenant General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson 

200

What three presidents have been impeached by Congress?

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump

200

Yesterday, November 1st, was this cultural holiday.

Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

300

1 year after this war ended, Veterans Day was signed into law. What war was this?

World War I

300

What was the second capital city of Virginia?

Williamsburg

300

What military operation occurred in 1944, containing five designated landing areas and five naval assault divisions (one landing area was code-named JUNO)? 

Operation OVERLORD

300

What three presidents died on July 4th (2/3 correct will be accepted as answers)? 

Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Adams

300

In a biopic of his wife's life "Priscilla", Elvis Presley was played by this actor.

Jacob Elordi

400

What was the initial name of Veterans Day?

Armistice Day

400

Who is the county seat of Harrisonburg named after? (Hint: think local middle schools)

Thomas Harrison

400

What WWII battle in the Pacific saw the United States forces successfully repel the Japanese and mark the end of Japanese expansion in the Pacific (hint: it is considered a turning point in the war)? 

Battle of Midway

400

What United States president is considered the last president of the Founding Fathers?

James Monroe

400

After the motion to vacate the Speaker of the House, this man was selected at Speaker Pro Tempore

Rep. Patrick McHenry
500

Which U.S. President signed the bill that would dedicate November 11th to veterans (Hint: early 20th century)

President Woodrow Wilson

500

How many mayors has the city of Harrisonburg, VA had (closest answer wins 500)

47

500

What is considered the bloodiest day in the United States military history?

The Battle of Antietam
500

Which U.S. president served two non-consecutive terms, making him both the 22nd and 24th president?

Grover Cleveland

500

On July 31st, 2023, this animal was born in a Tennessee Zoo and is assumed to be the only one on the planet.

A solid-colored Giraffe