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Despite being one of the finest players of his generation with a unique nickname, this Chicago White Sox player was banned after the "Black Sox" cheating scandal of 1919.
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson
This woman went against the norms by becoming the first female to cross the Atlantic by airplane.
Amelia Earhart
Found close to the border of Canada, it is recognized as the oldest state park in America and consists of three separate waterfalls that flow into its namesake river, which separates Lake Eerie and Lake Ontario.
Niagara Falls
While many presidents served in the military, this man abandoned his job as Assistant Secretary to the Navy to form the Roughriders in 1898 for the Spanish-American War.
Teddy Roosevelt
While The Beatles and The Rolling Stones dominated the 60s, this blazing guitarist and front man formed his namesake band in 1966, releasing hits like "Purple Haze" and "Hey Joe" before tragically passing away at the young age of 27.
Jimi Hendrix
This Boston Red Sox slugger could have rivaled Babe Ruth's all-time best status had he not served nearly 5 full years in the Air Force between World War II and the Korean War. Name this left fielder who wrote "The Science of Hitting."
Ted Williams
Many women were vital in the effort of ending slavery, but none more so than this former slave, who helped some 70 enslaved people escape the South via the Underground Railroad and also served as a spy during the Civil War.
Harriet Tubman
This National Park boasts a lengthy history as a home of various indigenous peoples as well as being a hotspot during the California Gold Rush. Name this park that was set aside for preservation by Abraham Lincoln in 1864 and was later returned to the federal government by Teddy Roosevelt in 1903.
Yosemite National Park
These two battles marked the first armed conflicts between the British and the Patriots on April 19, 1775, where the famous "Shot heard 'round the world" happened.
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Born in Alton, IL, he became one of the most important figures in American music, transforming jazz music as we know it throughout the 20th century through his composing and trumpeting on songs like "So What" and "Freddy Freebird". He left behind a complicated legacy due to his ill-temper and drug problems.
Miles Davis
While everyone knows that the Yankees are the most successful franchise in all of baseball, this team has the second most World Series wins at 11, with the most recent coming in 2011.
Being one of the first women in film to be widely known for her talent rather than her beauty, this actress won a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress during her career. Name this leading lady known for "The Philadelphia Story", "The Lion in Winter", and many other classics.
Katharine Hepburn
One of the most notable streets in all of America, it got its name from the French royal family during the time when France still controlled this part of America. Known for its sinful reputation, it shares a name with a type of liquor that one might commonly drink while visiting here.
Bourbon Street (New Orleans)
While the Battle of Antietam remains the bloodiest single day in American history, and the Battle of Gettysburg featured the most casualties from a single battle on American soil, this World War I battle remains the most deadly in American history, resulting in around 26,000 American casualties in about a month and a half.
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
Even though the United States has a national anthem, different regions feature songs that seem to define themselves separate from the rest. For Appalachia, it is this 1971 single by John Denver, glorifying landmarks like the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River.
"Take Me Home, Country Roads"
In baseball, this rule comes into play when the ball lands in fair territory and bounces over the fence in the outfield.
Ground-rule Double
Starting as a folk musician in the 60s, she often blended elements of jazz, rock, and pop into her songs like "Big Yellow Taxi", leading to a career that was enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Joni Mitchell
While the Mississippi River is more well-known, this 981-mile long river flows from Pittsburgh to the Mississippi and was vital for various Native American tribes, westward expansion, and served as a well-defined boundary during the Civil War.
Ohio River
While everyone is familiar with General and President Ulysses S. Grant, his fellow Union general in the South was just as vital in Union success, using scorched earth tactics during his crucial "March to the Sea" that crippled the South's economy. Name this famed general who turned the tide of the Civil War after his forces captured Vicksburg, Mississippi.
William T. Sherman
This 1982 album by "The King of Pop" is the highest-selling album in recorded history, going 34x platinum and selling around 70 million copies worldwide.
Thriller
Out of the various single-season achievements in baseball, the 40-40 club (40 home runs and 40 stolen bases) has only been achieved six times in baseball history. Name one of the six players to have achieved this feat.
Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Alfonso Soriano, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Shohei Ohtani
This group formed in 1874 and became one of the most influential, grassroots, all-female organizations in American history, ultimately leading to the 18th Amendment being ratified and also contributing heavily to the 19th Amendment.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union or WCTU
Being located in the isolation of the Rocky Mountains, this elegant hotel was built in 1909 and is one of the most notoriously haunted locations in the United States, having inspired the fictional Overlook Hotel in Stephen King's The Shining.
Stanley Hotel
Branded as a pirate by the British, this famed Navy admiral was actually a Scot, but served for both the American and Russian Navies and overcame all odds to defeat and cripple the British throughout the Revolutionary War despite having far less equipment and men. Name this longtime sailor who shares a name with the bassist of Led Zeppelin.
John Paul Jones
While the British try to claim it as their own, this rebellious and often political music genre has its roots in the States with bands like The Stooges, MC5, and the Ramones, with more recent examples featuring Black Flag, Green Day, and Blink-182.
Punk Rock, Punk, Pop Punk