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    Which founding father did Thomas Jefferson keep a bust of near his desk at Monticello?

    • Benjamin Franklin
    • George Wythe
    • John Adams
    • George Mason
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Explore pivotal moments in American history through this engaging quiz. Assess your knowledge on historical figures, landmark events, and political shifts that shaped the United States, enhancing your understanding of its rich heritage.

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  • 2. 

    Whose domestic program was described as a "War on Poverty"?

    • LBJ

    • JFK

    • Woodrow Wilson

    • FDR

    Correct Answer
    A. LBJ
    Explanation
    LBJ's domestic program was described as a "War on Poverty." This refers to President Lyndon B. Johnson's initiatives and policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality in the United States. LBJ's administration implemented various programs such as the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, the establishment of the Office of Economic Opportunity, and the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act, all of which were part of his efforts to combat poverty and improve the living conditions of disadvantaged Americans.

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  • 3. 

    Who assassinated President McKinley?

    • Leon Czolgosz

    • Albert Maltin

    • Neville Heath

    • Roger Pallette

    Correct Answer
    A. Leon Czolgosz
    Explanation
    Leon Czolgosz is the correct answer for the question. He assassinated President McKinley.

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  • 4. 

    James A. Garfield was the first President to campaign bilingually. What language, other than English, did he use during campaign speeches?

    • Hebrew

    • German

    • Latin

    • Spanish

    Correct Answer
    A. German
    Explanation
    James A. Garfield used German during his campaign speeches. This suggests that he recognized the importance of reaching out to German-speaking communities and appealing to their support. By campaigning bilingually, Garfield aimed to connect with a wider range of voters and demonstrate his inclusivity towards different language groups. This strategy may have helped him gain support and ultimately win the presidency.

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  • 5. 

    What year did the Lizzie Borden murders occur?

    • 1894

    • 1897

    • 1889

    • 1892

    Correct Answer
    A. 1892
    Explanation
    The Lizzie Borden murders occurred in 1892.

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  • 6. 

    Where was Vice President Lyndon Johnson when President Kennedy was shot in Dallas?

    • At His Ranch

    • On A Plane At Carswell Air Force Base Near Dallas

    • In The Third Car In The President's Motorcade

    • At The Texas State Capitol

    Correct Answer
    A. In The Third Car In The President's Motorcade
    Explanation
    Vice President Lyndon Johnson was in the third car in the President's motorcade when President Kennedy was shot in Dallas.

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  • 7. 

    Who administered the oath of office to Calvin Coolidge upon Warren Harding's death?

    • His Minister

    • The Chief Justice Of The State Of Massachusetts

    • His Father

    • The Chief Justice Of The United States

    Correct Answer
    A. His Father
    Explanation
    Calvin Coolidge's father, John Calvin Coolidge Sr., administered the oath of office to him upon Warren Harding's death. This suggests that his father played a significant role in the transition of power and had a personal connection to Coolidge, making him a suitable choice for the task.

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  • 8. 

    Who appointed Warren Burger to the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

    • Lyndon B. Johnson

    • Richard M. Nixon

    • Gerald R. Ford

    • Jimmy Carter

    Correct Answer
    A. Richard M. Nixon
    Explanation
    Richard M. Nixon appointed Warren Burger to the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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  • 9. 

    Who assassinated President Garfield?

    • Charles Guiteau

    • Roger Pallette

    • Jack Valenska

    • Arthur Givot

    Correct Answer
    A. Charles Guiteau
    Explanation
    Charles Guiteau is the correct answer because he was the person who assassinated President Garfield. Guiteau was a disgruntled office seeker who believed he deserved a political appointment and blamed President Garfield for not receiving it. On July 2, 1881, Guiteau shot President Garfield at a train station in Washington, D.C. Garfield died from his injuries a few months later. Guiteau's assassination of President Garfield was a significant event in American history.

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  • 10. 

    In which state would you find "Teapot Dome"?

    • Idaho

    • Utah

    • New Mexico

    • Wyoming

    Correct Answer
    A. Wyoming
    Explanation
    "Teapot Dome" is a famous oil field located in Wyoming. It gained notoriety in the 1920s when it became the center of a major political scandal. The scandal involved the secret leasing of the oil reserves at Teapot Dome to private oil companies without competitive bidding. The correct answer is Wyoming because it is the state where the Teapot Dome oil field is located.

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  • 11. 

    What was Lizzie Borden's sister's name?

    • Ethel

    • Emma

    • Ester

    • Eunice

    Correct Answer
    A. Emma
    Explanation
    Lizzie Borden's sister's name was Emma.

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  • 12. 

    What was Patty Hearst's name in the S.L.A.?

    • Eve

    • Alice

    • Veronica

    • Tanya

    Correct Answer
    A. Tanya
    Explanation
    Patty Hearst's name in the S.L.A. was Tanya.

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    What was the name of the child that Leopold and Loeb kidnapped and murdered?

    • Bobby Franks

    • Charles Ross

    • Gary Landis

    • Grace Budd

    Correct Answer
    A. Bobby Franks
    Explanation
    Bobby Franks is the correct answer because Leopold and Loeb kidnapped and murdered him. This infamous crime occurred in 1924 when Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two wealthy college students, abducted Bobby Franks, a 14-year-old boy from Chicago. They committed the murder as an attempt to carry out the "perfect crime" and prove their intellectual superiority. The case gained significant media attention and is often referred to as the "Crime of the Century."

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  • 14. 

    Which U.S. President was alleged to have had extra-marital sex in the White House broom closet?

    • John F. Kennedy

    • Ronald Reagan

    • Bill Clinton

    • Warren G. Harding

    Correct Answer
    A. Warren G. Harding
    Explanation
    Warren G. Harding is alleged to have had extra-marital sex in the White House broom closet. This allegation is based on several historical accounts and rumors surrounding Harding's personal life. While it is difficult to ascertain the truth of these claims, they have persisted over the years and have contributed to the perception of Harding as a President with a scandalous personal life.

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    The body of which former U.S. President was exhumed in 1991?

    • Zachary Taylor

    • Lyndon B. Johnson

    • Grover Cleveland

    • John F. Kennedy

    Correct Answer
    A. Zachary Taylor
    Explanation
    Zachary Taylor's body was exhumed in 1991 because there were suspicions that he was poisoned. The exhumation was done to test for the presence of arsenic in his remains. This suspicion arose due to the suddenness of Taylor's death and the fact that he had consumed large amounts of milk and cherries before falling ill. However, the tests conducted during the exhumation did not find any evidence of poisoning, and it was concluded that Taylor died of natural causes.

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