Historic Figures Trivia Questions
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Which Treasury Secretary created the Revenue Marine in 1790, laying the groundwork for what eventually became the Coast Guard?
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alexander hamilton
Who was known as 'The One-Legged Governor of New Netherland'?
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peter stuyvesant
Who is known for firing the first Union shot at Fort Sumter, although he did not invent baseball?
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abner doubleday
Which French queen was one of the 16 children born to Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa?
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marie antoinette
Which U.S. general was called 'Black Jack' due to his leadership of black troops and not because of card playing?
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john j. pershing
What Israeli stateswoman's maiden name was Mabovitz?
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golda meir
Who is the historic figure that reportedly said 'Josephine' as his final word on his deathbed in 1821?
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napoleon
Which city did Marino Faliero, who plotted to kill the nobles and was executed in 1355, serve as doge?
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venice
{Who was famously known by the nickname 'The Little Corporal'?}
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napoleon
Who was one of the early card-carrying members of the Communist Party before being assassinated?
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leon trotsky
Who set up shop in Paterson, New Jersey in 1836 to manufacture his famous revolvers?
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samuel colt
Which orator did George Washington ask to be secretary of state on October 9, 1795, but was turned down?
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patrick henry
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