U.S History: Past and Present

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1. On December 27, 1903, 600 people died in a theatre fire. What theatre was this? Chicago Theatre The Iroqouis Theatre Manhattan Theatre Marcus Theatre

2. On December 10, 1898, the U.S and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris which ended which war? Spanish-American War Civil War French-Indian War War of 1812

3. Benjamin Franklin did more then discover electricity. What else was he? inventor statesman all of these printer

4. Who was John Marshall? Actor Chief Justice of Brown VS. Board Of Education case Chief Justice of the Marburry VS. Madison case Milkman

5. Who was Thomas Paine? A poet An author One of the Supreme Court Judges a freedom writer who wrote "Common Sense"

6. Who was Thaddeus Kosciuszko? Author Strike Force Officer Poet General

7. Who was James Patrick (also known as Jimmy Page)? Guitarist of Pink Floyd Guitarist of Led Zepplin Guitarist of the Beatles Guitarist of Nirvana

8. What was the battle of "Chipyong-mi also known as? The Korean War Battle of Bull Run Battle of Bunker hill World War II

9. Who is Jerry Seinfeld? World War II General Comedian Scientist Sports Writer

10. Samuel Colt patented his famous invention, what was it? Wine Glass Revolver Mouse Trap Screen Protectors