Matching Words On U.S. History Trivia
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- 1.
Which of the following ladies was a famous markswoman and friend of Buffalo Bill?
- A.
Calamity Jane
- B.
Annie Oakley
- C.
Rachel Carson
- D.
Emma Peel
Correct Answer
B. Annie Oakley -
- 2.
Who is the founder of Chicago's Hull House, a settlement house to help the poor?
- A.
Eleanor Roosevelt
- B.
Clara Barton
- C.
Jane Addams
- D.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Correct Answer
C. Jane Addams -
- 3.
Who was the U.S. Congresswoman from Colorado who strongly promoted family related issues?
- A.
Patricia Schroeder
- B.
Patsy Mink
- C.
Barbara Boxer
- D.
Margaret Chase Smith
Correct Answer
A. Patricia Schroeder -
- 4.
In 1955, New York's Fulton Theater was renamed in honor of which legendary actress?
- A.
Greta Garbo
- B.
Helen Hayes
- C.
Hattie McDaniel
- D.
Mary Tyler Moore
Correct Answer
B. Helen Hayes -
- 5.
Which of the following women was among the first great investigative reporters?
- A.
Carla Bernstein
- B.
Edith Wharton
- C.
Nellie Blye
- D.
Nora Ephron
Correct Answer
C. Nellie Blye -
- 6.
What caused Wyoming's population to grow substantially after 1869?
- A.
Women Were Given The Vote
- B.
Gold Was Discovered
- C.
Strong Winds
- D.
Union Pacific Railroad
Correct Answer
D. Union Pacific Railroad -
- 7.
James St. Clair had what relationship to Richard Nixon?
- A.
Brother
- B.
Attorney
- C.
Secretary Of Defense
- D.
Press Secretary
Correct Answer
B. Attorney -
- 8.
In what museum is the Hope Diamond housed?
- A.
Bern Museum Of History, Bern, Switzerland
- B.
Smithsonian American History Museum, Washington
- C.
Smithsonian Natural History Museum, Washington
- D.
Delta Morge Museum, Belfast, Ireland
Correct Answer
C. Smithsonian Natural History Museum, Washington -
- 9.
Which President was from New Hampshire?
- A.
J.Q. Adams
- B.
Franklin Pierce
- C.
Millard Filmore
- D.
Benjamin Harrison
Correct Answer
B. Franklin Pierce -
- 10.
President Gerald Ford took the name of his stepfather, so at birth, what was his name?
- A.
Richard Starkey
- B.
Cassius Clay
- C.
Bernard Schwartz
- D.
Leslie King
Correct Answer
D. Leslie King -
- 11.
Who was the only adopted U.S. President?
- A.
Bill Clinton
- B.
Gerald Ford
- C.
James Buchanan
- D.
Calvin Coolidge
Correct Answer
B. Gerald Ford -
- 12.
President Jimmy Carter was a member of what branch of the U.S. military?
- A.
U.S. Air Force
- B.
U.S. Army
- C.
U.S. Marines
- D.
U.S. Navy
Correct Answer
D. U.S. Navy -
- 13.
What son-in-law of President Zachary Taylor figured prominently in the Confederacy?
- A.
"Stonewall" Jackson
- B.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
- C.
Jefferson Davis
- D.
Robert E. Lee
Correct Answer
C. Jefferson Davis -
- 14.
Which of these four past U.S. Presidents did not live to be at least ninety years old?
- A.
John Adams
- B.
Grover Cleveland
- C.
Herbert Hoover
- D.
Ronald Reagan
Correct Answer
B. Grover Cleveland -
- 15.
Which of these Presidents got married in the White House?
- A.
John F. Kennedy
- B.
Grover Cleveland
- C.
Andrew Jackson
- D.
Chester A. Arthur
Correct Answer
B. Grover Cleveland -
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