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U.S. Government/History
Important Historical Figures
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Political Studies
12th Grade
07/08/2008

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Who is this former President?

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Answer:

 

Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt

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Who is this man and what

office did he hold?

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Answer:

 

Abraham Lincoln

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Which of the following was not

one of the original 13 colonies?

 

a. New Hampshire

b. New York

c. Florida

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Answer:

 

c. Florida

 


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This state was part of the Northwest Territory and was admitted to the union in 1837. It is known as the Wolverine State? 

 

Which state is it?

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Michigan

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This man served his country as

governor of Virginia, as U.S. minister to France, as secretary of state. Who is he?

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Answer:

 

 

Thomas Jefferson

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 This famous American woman, wife of the President is said to have practically run the Whitehouse before his death. Who is she?

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She is Eleanor Roosevelt

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This state, which was formerly known as Indian Territory became the 46th state in 1907. Later known for it's "Dust Bowl" when many of its residents had to leave the state to find employment.  What state is this?

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Answer: Oklahoma

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This famous American woman flew solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She mysteriously disappeared in her attempt to circumnavigate the world. Who is she?

 

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Amelia Airhart

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This American flag complete with coiled Rattlesnake and famous statement of "Don't Tread on Me". What is the actual name of this flag with it's unmistable motto?

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The answer is the Gadsden Flag!

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Originally part of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, this state was admitted as a slave state in 1821 as part of a famous compromise. It earned the nickname "Gateway to the West" because it served as a departure point for settlers heading to the west. It was the starting point and the return destination of the Lewis and Clark Expediation. What is this state?

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This state is Missouri

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