US history

Question 1

co-founded an organization known as the Ninety Nines, which today works to secure opportunities for
women in aviation.

Answer 1

Amelia Earhart

Question 2

was a general who served as the leader of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War
before being relieved by President Abraham Lincoln and replaced with General Ambrose Burnside.

Answer 2

George Brinton McClellan

Question 3

While serving as senator from Tennessee, promoted the modern idea of the internet via the High Performance
Computing Act of 1991.

Answer 3

Al Gore

Question 4

Works of art by major artists such as are located in the city of Chicago
at its namesake art institute.

Answer 4

Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet

Question 5

is a regional holiday celebrated in New York City on November 25th in commemoration of the end of the
city’s British occupation in 1783.

Answer 5

Evacuation Day

Question 6

6. The mega company was founded at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington.

Answer 6

Starbucks

Question 7

The New York neighborhood of is home to several historic venues associated with the neighborhood’s namesake
Renaissance.

Answer 7

Harlem

Question 8

The is an award given to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary valor. Among the all-time recipients of
the award, 40 percent of honorees earned the distinction for actions during the Civil War

Answer 8

Medal of Honor

Question 9

9.is the name of the president’s official retreat in Frederick County, Maryland.

Answer 9

Camp David

Question 10

The was the site of landmark Civil Rights moments, such as Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her
bus seat.

Answer 10

Alabama city of Montgomery

Question 11

The Era of was the term used to describe the relative political stability and cordiality during the presidency of
James Monroe.

Answer 11

Good Feelings