Lemont History
How many canals flow through Lemont?
2
What decade did the United States enter World War II?
1940s
Which 1954 Supreme Court trial declared segregation in schools to be unconstitutional which is also known for overturning the decision in Plessy V. Ferguson?
Brown V. Board of Education
What historical figure said the quote "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character"?
MLK Jr.
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What was the town of Lemont originally called?
Athens
During which decade did the "Jazz Age" take place, characterized by the rise of jazz music, the flapper fashion, and the widespread consumption of alcohol despite Prohibition?
Roaring 20s (1920s)
Which infamous trial in 1995 resulted in the acquittal of a former Buffalo Bills runningback, igniting debates about race and justice in the U.S.?
The O.J. Simpson Trial
What president said “Believe you can and you're halfway there"?
Theodore Roosevelt
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Which famous inventor, known for his work on the development of the electric car, spent his early years in Lemont, Illinois?
What era spanned from the 15th to the 17th century and was marked by European exploration of Africa, Asia, and the Americas? Key explorers like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama expanded global trade routes and initiated cultural exchanges.
The Age of Discovery
What was the name of the legendary and controversial philosopher who was charged with Asebeia (a form of sacrilege) and corruption of youth in 399 BC in Athens, Ancient Greece?
Socrates
What a British Political figure said "Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm”?
Winston Churchill
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What is the name of the historic mansion in Lemont, Illinois, that was built in the 1840s and served as a prominent stop on the Underground Railroad?
The William E. N. Thomas House (Thomas Mansion)
What era started from the War of 1812 to the Civil War (1815-1861), and is characterized by westward expansion, the rise of distinct regional economies (North vs. South), and growing tensions over slavery, ultimately leading to the Civil War?
The Antebellum Era
Which convicted killer and famous cult leader stated that music by the Beatles was the rationale behind his ghastly crimes?
Charles Manson
What president said, “Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose"?
Lyndon B. Johnson
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