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Historical Twosomes

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Introduction:
"This quiz deals with Historical figures who are linked in some way."


1. William and Mary were important figures in English History. Where is the College of William and Mary located?
    Pennsylvania
    Virginia
    Massachusetts
    Connecticut


2. Pocahontas is forever associated with the man that she saved from death. Who was he?
    John Rolfe
    Miles Standish
    John Smith
    John Alden


3. Mason and Dixon were surveyors who gave us the 'line' that bears their name. When did they do their survey?
    Shortly before the American Revolution
    Shortly after the War of 1812
    Just prior to the Civil War
    Just after the start of the 19th century


4. Billy the Kid is forever linked with this lawman.
    Pat Garrett
    Wyatt Earp
    Bat Masterson
    Bill Hickock


5. It is hard to think of Alexander Hamilton without also thinking of Aaron Burr. One reason for the antagonism between the two was due to Hamilton's efforts to prevent Burr from winning a Presidential election. Burr lost. Who won?
    Thomas Jefferson
    James Madison
    John Adams
    James Monroe


6. Similarly, mention of the Hatfields inevitably leads to thoughts of the McCoys. What two neighboring states were involved in this feud?
    Indiana and Ohio
    Kentucky and Indiana
    Kentucky and West Virginia
    Ohio and West Virginia


7. Mention of Jimmy Hoffa brings to mind the word 'disappearance'. Prior to that, however, he was known for his intense conflict with this man.
    John Kennedy
    J. Edgar Hoover
    Richard Nixon
    Robert Kennedy


8. Why is Wallis Simpson famous?
    Romantic relationship
    Theatrical career
    Scientific achievement
    Literary works


9. When one hears the name of Meriweather Lewis, one instantly thinks of William Clark. When one hears of Lewis and Clark, one thinks of Sacajawea. What was her tribe?
    Shoshone
    Blackfoot
    Chippewa
    Cheyenne


10. Henry Stanley is best known for finding David Livingstone. Where did this happen?
    Asia
    Africa
    South America
    South Pacific


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