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    The Liberty Bell cracked in 1835, as it was tolling for the death of what person?

    • Thomas Paine
    • Justice John Marshall
    • Thomas Jefferson
    • John Quincy Adams
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    What was considered the first victory in battle for the U.S. Navy in WWII?

    • The Battle Of Coral Sea

    • The Battle Of Leyte Gulf

    • The Battle Of Midway

    • The Marianas Turkey Shoot

    Correct Answer
    A. The Battle Of Coral Sea
    Explanation
    The Battle of Coral Sea is considered the first victory in battle for the U.S. Navy in WWII. This battle took place in May 1942 and was a significant turning point in the war. It was the first time that aircraft carriers engaged in combat, and although both sides suffered heavy losses, the U.S. was able to halt the Japanese advance towards Australia. The battle demonstrated the importance of naval air power and set the stage for future victories in the Pacific theater.

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  • 3. 

    Which was the birthplace of Malcolm X?

    • Jackson, Mississippi

    • Omaha, Nebraska

    • Harlem, New York

    • Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Correct Answer
    A. Omaha, Nebraska
    Explanation
    Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska. This is his actual birthplace, where he was born on May 19, 1925. Malcolm X is a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and is known for his advocacy for black empowerment and his leadership in the Nation of Islam. Although he later moved to different cities and played significant roles in Harlem, New York, and other places, his birthplace remains Omaha, Nebraska.

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  • 4. 

    Where was First Lady Laura Bush when the terrorist attacks of 9/11/02 occurred?

    • Crawford, Texas

    • The White House

    • A High School In Florida

    • U.S. Capitol Building

    Correct Answer
    A. U.S. Capitol Building
    Explanation
    The correct answer is U.S. Capitol Building. The question is asking about the location of First Lady Laura Bush during the terrorist attacks of 9/11/02. The U.S. Capitol Building is the correct answer because on that day, Laura Bush was in Washington D.C., specifically at the U.S. Capitol Building.

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    Who was the first U.S. President to negotiate the end of a labor strike?

    • Woodrow Wilson

    • Grover Cleveland

    • Franklin Roosevelt

    • Theodore Roosevelt

    Correct Answer
    A. Theodore Roosevelt
    Explanation
    Theodore Roosevelt was the first U.S. President to negotiate the end of a labor strike. During his presidency, he intervened in the 1902 coal strike, which threatened the nation's energy supply during the winter. Roosevelt invited both the labor union representatives and mine owners to the White House and mediated negotiations to reach a settlement. This event marked a significant turning point in labor relations, as it demonstrated that the federal government could play a role in resolving labor disputes and protecting the rights of workers.

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  • 6. 

    What was the name of the first U.S. aircraft carrier?

    • USS Saratoga

    • USS Langley

    • USS Maine

    • USS Yorktown

    Correct Answer
    A. USS Langley
    Explanation
    The correct answer is USS Langley. The USS Langley was the first aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. It was commissioned in 1922 and served as an experimental ship to test the feasibility of operating aircraft from ships. Although it was converted from a collier ship and had limited capabilities, the USS Langley paved the way for the development of future aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy.

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  • 7. 

    "Dynamo" was the Secret Service's code name for what daughter of a President?

    • Jenna Bush

    • Amy Carter

    • Chelsea Clinton

    • Caroline Kennedy

    Correct Answer
    A. Amy Carter
    Explanation
    The Secret Service's code name for Amy Carter, daughter of President Jimmy Carter, was "Dynamo".

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  • 8. 

    Which U.S. President is buried in Indiana?

    • Benjamin Harrison

    • William Henry Harrison

    • William Howard Taft

    • Abraham Lincoln

    Correct Answer
    A. Benjamin Harrison
    Explanation
    Benjamin Harrison is the correct answer because he is the only U.S. President who is buried in Indiana. Benjamin Harrison served as the 23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was born in Ohio but later moved to Indiana, where he practiced law and began his political career. After his presidency, Harrison returned to Indiana and was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

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  • 9. 

    When did the courts break up Standard Oil?

    • 1964

    • 1911

    • 1968

    • 1980

    Correct Answer
    A. 1911
    Explanation
    In 1911, the courts broke up Standard Oil. This decision was made as a result of the antitrust lawsuit filed against the company by the United States government. The court ruled that Standard Oil was in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act, which aimed to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition. As a result, the company was ordered to be divided into 34 separate entities, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of monopolistic practices in the United States.

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    What year was the first New York Daily News published?

    • 1979

    • 1970

    • 1919

    • 1853

    Correct Answer
    A. 1919
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1919. This is the year when the first New York Daily News was published.

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    Which U.S. President was married to Thelma Ryan?

    • Richard M. Nixon

    • William McKinley

    • Herbert Hoover

    • Andrew Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Richard M. Nixon
    Explanation
    Richard M. Nixon was the U.S. President who was married to Thelma Ryan.

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  • 12. 

    What were the Electoral College results in 1992?

    • Clinton 470, Bush 68

    • Clinton 300, Bush 258

    • Clinton 270, Bush 268

    • Clinton 370, Bush 168

    Correct Answer
    A. Clinton 370, Bush 168
    Explanation
    In the Electoral College results of 1992, Clinton won by a significant margin with 370 electoral votes, while Bush received only 168 electoral votes. This indicates that Clinton had a clear victory in the election, securing more than the required 270 electoral votes to become the President. Bush's lower number of electoral votes suggests that he had a weaker performance in the election compared to Clinton.

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  • 13. 

    What corporation did Ralph Nader sue for invasion of privacy?

    • Ford

    • Standard Oil

    • General Motors

    • Enron

    Correct Answer
    A. General Motors
    Explanation
    Ralph Nader sued General Motors for invasion of privacy. This corporation was involved in a lawsuit with Nader due to his book "Unsafe at Any Speed," which criticized the safety standards of the Chevrolet Corvair, a car produced by General Motors. Nader's lawsuit against General Motors brought attention to the issue of automotive safety and led to the establishment of safety regulations and consumer protection laws in the United States.

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    What year did the historical event, "Walt Disney is born in Chicago", occur?

    • 1901

    • 1889

    • 1910

    • 1920

    Correct Answer
    A. 1901
    Explanation
    Walt Disney was born in Chicago in 1901. This historical event occurred in that year.

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    What year was field hockey introduced in U.S.?

    • 1962

    • 1851

    • 1977

    • 1901

    Correct Answer
    A. 1901
    Explanation
    Field hockey was introduced in the U.S. in the year 1901.

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