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Violet Crimes
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Before they became the whole rhythm section in Jailhouse Rock, the Purple Gang was one of the most notorious organized crime mobs of the Prohibition Era. Answering these ten questions will help you wow the tour guides next time you're at Graceland.
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Not Rated
10 Q
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dbb
Today!
39 plays
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Race and Means
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This quiz attempts to take an unbiased look at the history of affirmative action in American society and politics, from the latter half of the twentieth century to 2000s. It shouldn't require any expert knowledge, though.
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Average
10 Q
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adams627
Oct 10 10
897 plays
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1960s: UC Berkeley
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The University of California at Berkeley became a focal point of change in education, student activities, politics, civil rights, and entertainment. This quiz introduces you to some major figures and events. Which of them do you remember?
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Tough
10 Q
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windswept
Jul 26 09
615 plays
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D B Cooper, Where Are You?
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November 24, 2011 marked the fortieth anniversary of the unsolved plane hijacking by Mr D B Cooper. How much do you remember of his exploits?
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Average
10 Q
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tadpoles_uk
Dec 02 11
540 plays
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Buggy Whips & Other Bygones : 1
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To a "baby boomer" growing up in America, the buggy whip was the epitome of obsolescence. Anyone under the age of 45 may have trouble with this quiz about people, places and things of yesteryear.
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Average
10 Q
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rblayer
Jan 30 06
5547 plays
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Buggy Whips & Other Bygones : 2
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Unless you are over 45 year old, you may have difficulties with these questions about common things of yesteryear.
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Average
10 Q
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rblayer
Feb 16 06
6063 plays
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Scandals That Rocked the Nation
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Everyone loves a scandal, or at least reading about it in the newspaper or watching it on the news. See how many of these scandals you can identify.
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Average
10 Q
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nmerr
Apr 05 12
1788 plays
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From the 1970s
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Things that happened in the 1970s mostly in America. How many do you recall?
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Average
10 Q
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HeavensArrow
May 04 08
7701 plays
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The Check's in the Mail
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A quiz about the early air escapades of the U.S. Air Mail Service. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
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Tough
10 Q
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nightmare
May 23 04
1374 plays
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1940s All American History: 2
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This is my second quiz on the decade that brought forth WWII, the atomic bomb and the birth of regular television broadcasts. Hope you enjoy it!
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Jun 14 08
4440 plays
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Police Investigator II : Case Review
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You'll start your training as a Police Investigator II by reviewing a few of the classic, high profile investigations of the late 20th century. Do you remember the facts of these page one newspaper cases?
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Tough
10 Q
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MaceoMack
Apr 01 09
1041 plays
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1950s All American History
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Calling all American Baby Boomers! How much do you remember the days of poodle skirts, cars with fins and the birth of rock 'n' roll?
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Aug 13 08
5040 plays
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1930s All American History
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Thanks to my grandmother for her stories of survival during the Great Depression that piqued my interest in this decade in the American experience. This quiz requires general knowledge of the US from 1930-39.
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Jan 22 08
2766 plays
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Symbionese Liberation Army
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The Symbionese Liberation Army, or S.L.A., was an American group active in the 1970s that engaged in terrorism through guerrilla warfare for what they believed was a better society.
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Tough
10 Q
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star_gazer
Mar 26 08
801 plays
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1990s All-American Politics
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How much do you recall about the politics of the last decade of the 20th century?
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Average
10 Q
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brewster76
Dec 30 08
3309 plays
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20th Century U.S.
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In which U.S. state or territory did this 20th century historical event take place?
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Easy
10 Q
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emmymom
Jul 02 11
2241 plays
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Incident at Oglala
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The "Incident at Oglala" is based on the 1992 documentary and other public information regarding it.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jul 13 11
159 plays
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U.S. Events of the 1930s: What Didn't Happen?
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In each question, I list four events. Pick the one that did NOT occur in the year specified. Included are events in politics, diplomacy, society, & culture. Please play slowly & carefully; you can do this! Remember, pick what DID NOT happen!
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Tough
10 Q
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gracious1
Jan 19 13
282 plays
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1950s All American History 2
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Calling all Baby Boomers - again! Let's see how much you know about the decade of "Loving Lucy" and "Liking Ike"!
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
Aug 20 08
3558 plays
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1940s All-American History 1
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My three quizzes on the 1930s received a good response so here is the follow-up quiz which requires general knowledge of the decade that changed the focus of world power.
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Tough
10 Q
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brewster76
May 01 08
2313 plays
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Major 20th Century American Riots
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American history has no lack of violence. The 20th century had its share of urban riots. In this quiz, I will stick to the 20th century, but if it is well received, I'll do others.
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Tough
10 Q
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sirfrank
Mar 15 10
483 plays
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Joe McCarthy and McCarthyism
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Joe McCarthy is often considered one of the most divisive characters in United States history. Let's reveal the facts behind all the controversy.
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Tough
10 Q
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TheWildDove
Jan 31 10
570 plays
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The Real 'Untouchables'
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In 1930's Chicago, a legendary group of lawmen called 'The Untouchables' battled one of the most powerful criminals in America. Do you know their true story?
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Tough
10 Q
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comitis
Feb 04 08
1338 plays
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Events Leading to U.S. Entry in World War I
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The United States clung to its tradition of isolationism when the "war to end all wars" broke out in Europe. However, as the war wore on, it became increasingly difficult for the U.S. to stay out. Why did the U.S. eventually enter World War 1?
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Average
10 Q
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thewho13rd
Jan 13 10
672 plays
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20th Century USA
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Interesting trivia about 20th century America.
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Difficult
25 Q
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Sprink1234
Jul 24 00
14916 plays
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20th Century U.S. : One Question per Decade!
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The 20th century had many major events. How many of them are you knowledgeable about?
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Tough
10 Q
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orangeglacier
Jun 02 08
3678 plays
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Famous American 20th Century Firsts
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Do you know when certain historical events in U.S. History first occurred in the 20th century?
This quiz will test that knowledge. Ready? Here we go.
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Difficult
15 Q
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AirBossJohnson
Jan 23 06
5346 plays
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America in the Roaring Twenties
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This is about all the fun stuff that happened in America just before the Great Depression. Come along, as we learn about the "roaring" decade.
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Average
10 Q
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shahzy1022
Mar 03 10
852 plays
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Tragedy at Kent State
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Test your knowledge on REAL American History and the tragedy that often comes with it.
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Tough
15 Q
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twista
May 27 00
3222 plays
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The Fifties
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This quiz is based in large part on information in David Halberstam's fine book, called simply "The Fifties".
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Tough
15 Q
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chessart
Mar 12 10
675 plays
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