People, Places and Events--1920-1929

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1. An 81 year old struggle ended on August 26, 1920 when American woman earned the right to vote! Ironically, no women were present when papers were signed certifying the ratification of which Amendment to the US Constitution. What is the number of this amendment? The 18th Amendment The 9th Amendment The 11th Amendment The 19th Amendment

2. In July, 1921, Canadian doctor Frederick Banting and his collaborator Charles Best, isolated a substance that eliminates the often fatal symptoms of diabetes. What was this substance? Answer: (one word)

3. The very first edition of this popular magazine was published in February of 1922. What was the magazine? National Geographic Time Woman's Day The Reader's Digest

4. In September of 1923, a major earthquake struck what country? Mexico Japan Iran Turkey

5. In January of 1924, the Olympics launched the first Winter Games. In what country were they held? Sweden Norway Austria France

6. In 1925, Adolf Hitler published a book that he had dictated to Rudolf Hess during his imprisonment in Landsberg prison. The title, of course, was "Mein Kampf". What does 'Mein Kampf' mean? My Struggle My Beliefs My Policies My Desire

7. In January of 1926, a Scottish inventor demonstrated his new invention to members of the Royal Institution in London. He called his invention 'television'. Who was it? Rowand Anderson William Fairbairn James Braid John Logie Baird

8. In May of 1927, Charles Lindbergh made his historic first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. He flew from New York to what European city? London Paris Dublin Edinburgh

9. In the year 1928, comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver "Babe" Hardy have film audiences held captive by laughter. Which of the comedians is the 'fat one'? Answer: (First and last name or last name)

10. In July of 1929, this Pope was the first Pope in 59 years to leave the Vatican. Who was this daring pontiff? Pius XI Paul VI Benedict XV Leo XIII