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1 trivia quiz  Boston's Crime History icon
From political corruption, to sensational trials and organized crime, Boston has struggled with it all. Test your knowledge of some key events that captured headlines for Boston!
Tough 15Q
225 plays
Jul 08 08
BosBruinsGal gold
2 trivia quiz  A People's History of Massachusetts icon
"Special Edition" of history you will rarely find in a textbook. This quiz will focus on Massachusetts history from Howard Zinn's book, "A People's History of the United States".
Difficult 10Q
504 plays
Jan 16 07
triathlonrules
3 trivia quiz  Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth is one of the most important historic places in America. It's an outstanding vacation spot for the American History buff!
Average 10Q
1392 plays
Sep 19 00
jackolantern
4 trivia quiz  About Massachusetts
Facts and History of Massachusetts
Very Difficult 10Q
1503 plays
Feb 02 01
cull57

Some sample questions from this category:

* When the Pilgrims began their journey to the New World, they tried to cross the Atlantic in two ships. The Mayflower was successful. What was the name of the leaky boat they ended up leaving back in England?
* Who was the great Sachem of the Wampanoag Indian tribe who signed peace treaties with the Pilgrims?
* Who where the first two Governors of the original Plymouth County?
* What famous Plymouth woman wrote a contemporary account of The American Revolution?
* Plymouth is approximately 35 miles south of what major city?
* In the late 1700's, Mother Crewe (who was considered a witch) cursed Ansel Ring, his wife and their family. They all eventually died untimely and horrific deaths. In what Massachusetts city did the famous witch trials take place nearly 100 years earlier?
* Shortly after the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, other ships came across the Atlantic and towns spread very quickly. What year did Harvard College (later University) open in Cambridge?
* The Pilgrims left England in 1607 to escape religious persecution. What country did they spend appoximately 12 years in before embarking on their journey to the New World?
* What town on Cape Cod was named after the Reverend who came to Plymouth on the Mayflower?
* Which of the following names was not represented on the original journey on the Mayflower?
* How many counties are there in Massachusetts?
* What is the Massachusetts state bird?
* What is the highest point in Massachusetts?
* How many people were killed by the The Great Molasses Flood of 1919?
* Who was the first Mayor of Boston?
* What Massachusetts city was the beginning of the American Industrial Revolution?
* When is the annual Boston Tea Party reenactment held?
* What is the license plate number of the offical car of the Mayor of Boston?
* The 'x miles to Boston' signs along the Massachusetts Turnpike refer to the distance from that point to where?
* What 'watchdog' group once had its state headquarters on Centre St in Jamaica Plain?

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