US History Trivia Questions
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What nickname was given to the people who settled land in Oklahoma before it was legally opened for settlement?
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sooners
In which city was the Liberty Bell cast twice in 1753 by John Pass and Charles Stow?
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philadelphia
In 1973, which state elected Lindy Boggs as the first woman to the House of Representatives from it?
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louisiana
What practice was completely abolished by Vermont in 1777?
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slavery
In 1634, Jean Nicolet arrived at Green Bay, becoming the first European to visit what present-day US state?
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wisconsin
What is the name of the 1803 land acquisition that included areas now in 13 of the 50 states?
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louisiana purchase
What was the first Union fort to be captured by the Confederates during the Civil War?
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fort sumter
According to a Ute legend, on which peak, discovered in 1806, did the Great Spirit create all life?
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pikes peak
Which colony was Lord de la Warr, after whom the state of Delaware is named, the governor of?
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virginia
What famous hill was once known as Jenkins Hill, according to Pierre L'Enfant?
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capitol hill
What hills, sacred to the Sioux, saw a gold rush that precipitated Custer's last stand?
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black hills
Who was the first first lady to attend her husband's inauguration in 1809?
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dolley madison
Who published a 5-volume 'Life of George Washington' between 1804 and 1807 while serving as Chief Justice?
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john marshall
Which state, a neighbor of New Mexico, joined the Union almost 5 weeks after New Mexico in 1912, on Valentine's Day?
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arizona
Which state, nicknamed the 'Equality State,' granted women the right to vote in 1869 while still a territory?
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wyoming
Which national holiday did Sarah Josepha Hale, the author of 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', help persuade Lincoln to establish?
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thanksgiving
Which state had the Butler Act that prohibited the teaching of the theory of evolution until 1967?
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tennessee
Which city was incorporated on May 3, 1802, with its mayor to be appointed by the president?
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washington, d.c.
Which First Lady is best known by the nickname 'Dolley' and was given the name Dorothea at birth?
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dolley madison
Which state's governor, John Peter Altgeld, pardoned the 3 surviving Haymarket Riot conspirators in 1893?
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illinois
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