Hooverville Flashcards

1
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State motto battle born

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Nevada
Because entered the union during the civil war

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2
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Connects Lake Michigan to Huron

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Straits of Mackinac
Behave like one body of water

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3
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This ruler of Castile unified Spain by doing this

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Isabela 1 marries Ferdinand 2 of Aragon

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4
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Largest pet supply store chain in the US and has a red bouncing ball in its logo

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PetsMart

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5
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The primary ingredient in traditional soba noodles is

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Buckwheat
Grain like seed

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6
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Introduced by Paul poiret what Middle East inspired pats style is baggy at the waist and fitted at the ankle
Paw Ret

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Harem pants

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7
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The novel the amazing adventures of kavalier and clay earned which author the Pulitzer Prize in 2001

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Michael chabon
Shhh bon

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Popularized by the clash this fashion style included Mohawks and safety pin earrings

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Punk

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An 1826 riot at West Point was named for this Christmas drink after rowdy cadets disobeyed a no alcohol order

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Eggnog

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10
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Probability of rolling a 12 on two standard six sided dice is one in how many

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36

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Mocked for having a sea onion head this athenian statesman is always wearing a helmet in statues

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Pericles

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12
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In terms of the letters in its name which is the longest month

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September

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13
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Due to its short colorful beak this seafaring bird is sometimes called clown of the ocean

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Puffin

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Edward Tudor and Tom canty are respectively the title characters in this novel

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Mark Twain the prince and the pauper

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15
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A driving hazard transparent ice that forms over a roadway is known by this name

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Black ice

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16
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She was the first African American to perform in a leading role with this New York City opera house

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Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan opera

17
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Trevor Noah born in this country
What show does he host

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South Africa
The daily show

18
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Mother daughter relationship was the subject of the 17 film bright lights which was broadcast weeks after deaths ; both have published bestselling memoirs

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Carrie Fisher - wishful drinking
Debbie Reynolds

19
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Amy Schumer autobiography and reality show that gave her the big break after making it to the finals

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The girl with the lower back tattoo
Last comic standing

20
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Beast selling author and actor who portrays the fast talking coffee guzzling lor uh lie Gilmore

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Lauren Graham
Melissa McCarthy also on Gilmore girls

21
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Most recent Album by Springsteen which shares a name with his film released months later

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Western stars

22
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Dr James lilja now spends his days as a gynecologist in LA, his profession of choice is ironic given that he was also the original drummer for this band before sparring to go to medical school

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The offspring
In 18 he was on trial for medical malpractice and ended up saving the life of a potential juror who went into cardiac arrest during selection
As a result Mistrial and settled out of court

23
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NY based science and science fiction magazine ended its nearly 20 year run in 97 but acquired by penthouse global media with plans to commence publication

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Omni
Like wired but had sci fi writing pieces in it
How many articles became black mirror episodes

24
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Politican commented on his racially motivated financial discomforts in 91 USA Today interview saying I have black guys counting my money and I hate I want short guys wearing yamacas

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Donald trump

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American jazz singer with the nickname lady day and was a Harlem nightclub staple in 30/40s yielding hit recordings god bless the child and what a little moonlight can do
Billie holiday
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Typically set during the reigns of this king or queen these outdoor festivals recreate a historic setting encouraging costume and audience participation
Renaissance fair Elizabeth 1 or Henry 8 Pleasure fairs vs just fairs
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This documentary style musical dramatizes the success of Frankie valley and this 60s (his) rock group
Jersey boys Four seasons
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Official language of Taiwan
Mandarin
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Film title of 08 biopic based on the life of George w bush Actor who portrayed bush Director
W Josh brolin Oliver stone
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Bestselling 19 novel by author Reese Bowen takes place during the Great War and follows a headstrong young woman named Emily
The victory garden Great War ww1?
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The US government Established in 1938 this congressional group wqs still issuing subpoenas in 1969 and finally ceased to exist 6 years later
HUAC House un American activities committee Investigated alleged communist activities