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2019 is in full swing and already on the verge of several historic breakthroughs! One day, generations will look back at this era the same way we studied the likes of George Washington and Martin Luther King in school. Speaking of history, they say the best way to prepare for what’s to come is to Show More
2019 is in full swing and already on the verge of several historic breakthroughs! One day, generations will look back at this era the same way we studied the likes of George Washington and Martin Luther King in school. Speaking of history, they say the best way to prepare for what’s to come is to learn from the past! So why don’t we brush up on our American history? America has seen dark times and times of hope and progress. The American way can be fast-paced, so it’s important to remember to take a peek back as we move toward the future.
These questions range from common knowledge to A+ student in history class! Regardless of the difficulty of the question, we’re confident that with a little thinking you can blast your sky to your upper tier. There are fifty questions just like a classic school exam so buckle up and grab that number 2 pencil! The class is in session.

What important document was signed on July 4, 1776?
- The Constitution
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- The Declaration of Independence
- The 3/5 Compromise

The abolitionists wanted to get rid of what American institution?
- Slavery
- Capitalism
- Religion
- Arranged Marriage

Which pilot famously flew across the Pacific Ocean only to disappear mysteriously in an attempt to fly around the world on July 2, 1937?
- Clara Barnes
- Cicily Earhart
- Amelia Earhart
- Amalee Earhart

Which amendment guaranteed citizenship to all natural born or naturalized citizens of the U.S. including former slaves?
- 1st
- 12th
- 14th
- 11th

What amendment followed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 to permanently ban slavery in all parts of America?
- 13th
- 10th
- 15th
- 2nd

The end of the American Revolution is thought to be marked by George Washington’s victory at what location?
- Salem, Massachusetts
- Yorktown, Virginia
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Yorkshire, Virginia

True or False: The anti-federalists wanted more power given to the state?
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True
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False

What was the name of the case that declared racial segregation in schools is unconstitutional?
- Brown v. The Board of Education
- Brownwan v. The Board of Education
- Brown v. The School Board
- Browne v. The Committee of Education

Which of these women took a brave stand (or rather sit) on a Montgomery bus in 1955?
- Coretta Scott King
- Marissa Brown
- Claudette Colvin
- Sicily Tyson

The United States constitution was written in what year?
- 1492
- 1787
- 1850
- 1622

Who was America’s first female self-made millionaire?
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Hedy Lamarr
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Tina Knowles
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Dorothy Hodgkin
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Madame CJ Walker

Who was dubbed the First Lady of civil rights that walked arm-in-arm as wife to one of America’s greatest civil rights leaders?
- Claudette Scott King
- Martina Scott King
- Coretta Scott King
- Cordelia Scott King

Which state became the first to decriminalize homosexuality by repealing their sodomy laws?
- California
- Illinois
- Louisiana
- Delaware

Which of these women became an Ally spy during WWII after renouncing her U.S. citizenship to become a French citizen?
- Irene Baker
- Josephine Baker
- Linda Baker
- Lindsay Baker

What is the name of the controversial bill signed by Bill Clinton that directly prohibited LGBT Americans from serving in the armed forces, but also prohibited the harassment of those who remained “closeted.”
- Only In Private
- Ask and Tell
- Right to Privacy
- Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell.

Who was the first openly gay man to be elected to a political office in California? Hint: He was elected as San Francisco’s city supervisor.
- Harvey Milk
- Robert Milk
- Langdon Milk
- Patrick Milk

What natural disaster ripped through the southern U.S. and devastated the coast during the late spring of 2005.
- Hurricane Irma
- Hurricane Irene
- Hurricane Katrina
- Hurricane Bianca

In what year was the nation’s first openly gay man, Jared Polis, elected to a governor position? Hint: He won in Colorado.
- 2014
- 2015
- 2018
- 2012

Which beautiful and plucky actress skyrocketed herself to fame and adulation worldwide by starring in over 30 motion pictures only to die a tragic and mysterious death?
- Brittany Murphy
- Marilyn Monroe
- Lisa Monroe
- Audrey Hepburn

What President was the first sitting president to publicly support the freedom for LGBT couples to marry?
- Donald Trump
- John F Kennedy
- Barack Obama
- George W. Bush
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