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Title: Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 03:54:15 PM
I'll start the questions when I come back from McDonalds.  Get ready kids.  There will be 40 total.  The first one to answer gets a point.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:26:31 PM
1)  While President, Richard Nixon made a point of making (seemingly) erratic, irrational and unpredictable moves in regards to foriegn policy (especially with China and Veitnam).  The goal was to confuse and scare his opponents abroad into thinking that he was capable of anything.  What was the name of this policy?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Vincent on July 13, 2004, 04:30:41 PM
1)  While President, Richard Nixon made a point of making (seemingly) erratic, irrational and unpredictable moves in regards to foriegn policy (especially with China and Veitnam).  The goal was to confuse and scare his opponents abroad into thinking that he was capable of anything.  What was the name of this policy?
Madman strategy


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:33:19 PM
1)  While President, Richard Nixon made a point of making (seemingly) erratic, irrational and unpredictable moves in regards to foriegn policy (especially with China and Veitnam).  The goal was to confuse and scare his opponents abroad into thinking that he was capable of anything.  What was the name of this policy?
Madman strategy

Ding.

1 point for Vincent.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:35:31 PM
2) What famous American commander shouted the words "Don't Give Up the Ship" during the battle of Lake Erie in 1813?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: JohnFKennedy on July 13, 2004, 04:37:12 PM
2) What famous American commander shouted the words "Don't Give Up the Ship" during the battle of Lake Erie in 1813?

I will hazard a guess (total guess more like)

Andrew Jackson?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Vincent on July 13, 2004, 04:37:55 PM
2) What famous American commander shouted the words "Don't Give Up the Ship" during the battle of Lake Erie in 1813?
Oliver Perry?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:40:50 PM
2) What famous American commander shouted the words "Don't Give Up the Ship" during the battle of Lake Erie in 1813?
Oliver Perry?

Ding, 2 points for Vincent.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 04:41:31 PM
2) What famous American commander shouted the words "Don't Give Up the Ship" during the battle of Lake Erie in 1813?

Oliver Hazard Perry


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:41:50 PM

Ha, you were close.  His name in Oliver Hazard Perry  :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:42:36 PM
3) In one paragraph, what was the original chartered purpose of the State Department?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: bullmoose88 on July 13, 2004, 04:43:39 PM
3) In one paragraph, what was the original chartered purpose of the State Department?

To give commies a home in the US government >P

I don't have an answer...

and Hazard's ship?

The USS Niagra...Official ship of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:47:19 PM
If no one gets it in five minutes, I'm giving the answer and moving on.

This ones acctually pretty easy.  Think smaller.  :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 04:49:16 PM
3) In one paragraph, what was the original chartered purpose of the State Department?

The State Departement was originaly created to help Washington as chief executive. It's responcibilty was being in charge of the U.S. Mint. In September 1790 Washington created the mint, the State Department took over the mint.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:54:22 PM
3) In one paragraph, what was the original chartered purpose of the State Department?

The State Departement was originaly created to help Washington as chief executive. It's responcibilty was being in charge of the U.S. Mint. In September 1790 Washington created the mint, the State Department took over the mint.

Ding 1 point for PB.  

You could also have added that it  served basically the same function as the State Depts. of individual states today.  It's primary job was simply to act as a personal secretary to the President; managing state affairs and delivering appointments.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 04:55:08 PM
I didn't think that would count as a paragraph! :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 04:59:59 PM
4) Which VP offered this infamous story to explain the importance of the Vice-Presidency:

"Two twin brothers left home.  One was lost in a ship wreck.  The other became Vice-President.  And neither was ever heard from again".


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 05:01:26 PM
I'll take a wild guess and say....Harry Truman.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 05:02:20 PM
4) Which VP offered this infamous story to explain the importance of the Vice-Presidency:

"Two twin brothers left home.  One was lost in a ship wreck.  The other became Vice-President.  And neither was ever heard from again".

Alben Barkley


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: bullmoose88 on July 13, 2004, 05:02:29 PM
I'll guess...

John Adams.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:04:06 PM
All wrong, so far.  5 minutes gentlemen.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: JohnFKennedy on July 13, 2004, 05:05:49 PM
4) Which VP offered this infamous story to explain the importance of the Vice-Presidency:

"Two twin brothers left home.  One was lost in a ship wreck.  The other became Vice-President.  And neither was ever heard from again".

Thomas Marshall.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Blerpiez on July 13, 2004, 05:06:08 PM
Hubert Humphrey


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:07:27 PM
4) Which VP offered this infamous story to explain the importance of the Vice-Presidency:

"Two twin brothers left home.  One was lost in a ship wreck.  The other became Vice-President.  And neither was ever heard from again".

Thomas Marshall.

Ding 1 point for JFK

The score is Vincent 2
                    PBrunsel 1
                    JFK 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:11:02 PM
After the Civil War, southerners who stayed in the South and joined the party of Lincoln were know as "Black Republicans".  One prominant southern general became widely reviled for becoming one of these "Black Republicans".  He late in life, he became the successful President of a railroad.  Who was this general?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Vincent on July 13, 2004, 05:13:24 PM
After the Civil War, southerners who stayed in the South and joined the party of Lincoln were know as "Black Republicans".  One prominant southern general became widely reviled for becoming one of these "Black Republicans".  He late in life, he became the successful President of a railroad.  Who was this general?
James Longstreet


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 05:13:28 PM
After the Civil War, southerners who stayed in the South and joined the party of Lincoln were know as "Black Republicans".  One prominant southern general became widely reviled for becoming one of these "Black Republicans".  He late in life, he became the successful President of a railroad.  Who was this general?
Longstreet


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:16:21 PM
After the Civil War, southerners who stayed in the South and joined the party of Lincoln were know as "Black Republicans".  One prominant southern general became widely reviled for becoming one of these "Black Republicans".  He late in life, he became the successful President of a railroad.  Who was this general?
James Longstreet

Vicent gets the point by four seconds.

Thats 3 for Vincent


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:18:09 PM
6) What Unitied States Military Col. declared defiantly on the during a Congression hearing that he had "lied" and was "proud of it".


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 05:18:54 PM
After the Civil War, southerners who stayed in the South and joined the party of Lincoln were know as "Black Republicans".  One prominant southern general became widely reviled for becoming one of these "Black Republicans".  He late in life, he became the successful President of a railroad.  Who was this general?
James Longstreet

Vicent gets the point by four seconds.

Thats 3 for Vincent
"Missed it by THAT much." - Maxwell Smart


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 05:19:39 PM
6) What Unitied States Military Col. declared defiantly on the during a Congression hearing that he had "lied" and was "proud of it".
Oliver North, USMC


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:22:14 PM
6) What Unitied States Military Col. declared defiantly on the during a Congression hearing that he had "lied" and was "proud of it".
Oliver North, USMC

Ding  That is one point for Ernest


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:25:05 PM
7) On July, 16 1945, the first man-made atomic blast occured in in the desert of the United States.  What is the name of the location where this event occured?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: bullmoose88 on July 13, 2004, 05:25:40 PM
Los Alamos NM


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:26:44 PM

More specific


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: bullmoose88 on July 13, 2004, 05:27:43 PM
Trinity Test Site.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:28:42 PM

Ding, point for Moose

That makes it

Vincent 3
JFK 1
PB 1
Ernest 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:36:36 PM
8 ) On January 8, 1815, Andrew Jackson and American forces routed the British amry in The Battle of New Orleans, winning the greatest US victory of that war.  What was unusual about this battle?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 05:37:17 PM
8 ) On January 8, 1815, Andrew Jackson and American forces routed the British amry in The Battle of New Orleans, winning the greatest US victory of that war.  What was unusual about this battle?

Peace was already decalered by the Treaty of Ghent.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 05:37:34 PM
8 ) On January 8, 1815, Andrew Jackson and American forces routed the British amry in The Battle of New Orleans, winning the greatest US victory of that war.  What was unusual about this battle?
It was fought after the peace trety had been signed ending the war.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 05:40:06 PM
At least 17 seconds isn't as infuriating as four seconds was. :(


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: JohnFKennedy on July 13, 2004, 05:42:34 PM
At least 17 seconds isn't as infuriating as four seconds was. :(

To quote the Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Taunt:

Sure, Blame it on your ISP


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:42:37 PM
I don't know which to accept.  Ernest's is more explanitory.  If I didn't know the answer, I would have to ask PB for a follow up.  Ummmmmmmmmmmmm.  I'm going to go with Ernest, sorry PB, nothing personal.

Point for Ernest.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 05:44:03 PM
I don't know which to accept.  Ernest's is more explanitory.  If I didn't know the answer, I would have to ask PB for a follow up.  Ummmmmmmmmmmmm.  I'm going to go with Ernest, sorry PB, nothing personal.

Point for Ernest.

I said "Peace was already declared" but it's your game. :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:44:49 PM
9) Who was the second President to die in office?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 05:45:10 PM
9) Who was the second President to die in office?

Zachary Taylor


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 05:45:19 PM
I don't know which to accept.  Ernest's is more explanitory.  If I didn't know the answer, I would have to ask PB for a follow up.  Ummmmmmmmmmmmm.  I'm going to go with Ernest, sorry PB, nothing personal.

Point for Ernest.
I'll take the point, but to be honest I don't see what PB's answer lacked that mine had.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:47:07 PM

Ding, point for PB.  He was waiting to get the last one back  ;)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:50:55 PM
10) Nathanial Hawthorne was the decendent of this infamous Salem Witch Trail judge.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 05:51:52 PM
10) Nathanial Hawthorne was the decendent of this infamous Salem Witch Trail judge.
Cotton Mather?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 05:53:26 PM
10) Nathanial Hawthorne was the decendent of this infamous Salem Witch Trail judge.
John Hathorn


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:54:46 PM
10) Nathanial Hawthorne was the decendent of this infamous Salem Witch Trail judge.
John Hathorne

Ding point for PB

Vincent 3
PB 3
Ernest 2
JFK 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 05:54:53 PM
The reason my answer is edited is because I typed so fast I put a "w" in "Hathorn."


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 05:55:34 PM
10) Nathanial Hawthorne was the decendent of this infamous Salem Witch Trail judge.

By the way, where exactly is the Salem Witch Trail?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 05:58:41 PM
The reason my answer is edited is because I typed so fast I put a "w" in "Hathorn."

Which would have made it wrong.  :)

I would tolerate a misspelling with any question but that one.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:02:16 PM
11) An act by FDR in 1934 made it illegal for any American to have possession of what substance for any purpose other than decoration?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 06:03:03 PM
11) An act by FDR in 1934 made it illegal for any American to have possession of what substance for any purpose other than decoration?
gold


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 06:04:42 PM
11) An act by FDR in 1934 made it illegal for any American to have possession of what substance for any purpose other than decoration?
gold

You beat me to it.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:05:11 PM
11) An act by FDR in 1934 made it illegal for any American to have possession of what substance for any purpose other than decoration?
gold

Ding point for Ernest

It is now ties

Vincent 3
PB 3
Ernest 3
JFK 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 06:06:19 PM
11) An act by FDR in 1934 made it illegal for any American to have possession of what substance for any purpose other than decoration?
gold
You beat me to it.
This question was rather easy, which made it off our Vp's usual standard. :)



Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:08:37 PM
12) Davie Crockett loudly declared on the House floor in 1835, "Y'all can go to Hell, I'm going to ______."


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Vincent on July 13, 2004, 06:09:07 PM
12) Davie Crockett loudly declared on the House floor in 1835, "Y'all can go to Hell, I'm going to ______."
Texas


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 06:09:38 PM
Kentucky (another wild guess)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 06:10:16 PM
12) Davie Crockett loudly declared on the House floor in 1835, "Y'all can go to Hell, I'm going to ______."
Texas

Beat again! :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:10:35 PM
12) Davie Crockett loudly declared on the House floor in 1835, "Y'all can go to Hell, I'm going to ______."
Texas

Correct

Vincent 4
PB 3
Ernest 3
JFK 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 06:11:00 PM
12) Davie Crockett loudly declared on the House floor in 1835, "Y'all can go to Hell, I'm going to ______."
Texas
What's the difference? :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 06:12:41 PM
12) Davie Crockett loudly declared on the House floor in 1835, "Y'all can go to Hell, I'm going to ______."
Texas
What's the difference? :)

LOL!


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:15:32 PM
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 06:18:11 PM
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?

Bloody Angle


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 06:18:41 PM
Are we allowed to look up the answers? :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 06:19:58 PM
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?
This time you beat me to it, PB.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:20:04 PM
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?

Bloody Angle

Good Answer, but not what I'm looking for.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:20:35 PM
Are we allowed to look up the answers? :)

I would prefere that you not.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 06:21:09 PM

I thought so. Just making sure.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 06:21:09 PM
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?

Bloody Angle

Good Answer, but not what I'm looking for.

Can I try again?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:21:34 PM
I repeat:
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?

Bloody Angle

Good Answer, but not what I'm looking for.




Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:21:50 PM
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?

Bloody Angle

Good Answer, but not what I'm looking for.

Can I try again?

Sure


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 06:23:32 PM
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?

The mule shoe


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:25:00 PM
13) The Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse , in May of 1864, was dominated by the actions around an odd pertrusion in the Confederate line.  What was this pertrusion nicknamed by the armies commanders?

The mule shoe

Ding

Vincent 4
PB 4
Ernest 3
JFK 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:25:55 PM
14) The first World Series ever played took place in the year 1903.  Who were the teams?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 06:25:58 PM
That one racked my brain! :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Blerpiez on July 13, 2004, 06:26:46 PM
Boston red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 06:26:56 PM
14) The first World Series ever played took place in the year 1903.  Who were the teams?
SWAG
White Sox and Red Sox


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:27:33 PM
no & no


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 06:28:09 PM
This just in....Ken Jennings wins 1 million dollars on Jeopardy!

Concerning Super's latest quiz question...I have no idea as to the answer.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Blerpiez on July 13, 2004, 06:30:11 PM
Boston Pilgrims and Pittsburgh Pirates


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:30:57 PM
Ding, one point for blerpiez

The Pilgrims, of course, later became the Red Sox.

Vincent 4
PB 4
Ernest 3
JFK 1
Moose 1
blerpiez 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 06:32:41 PM
This just in....Ken Jennings wins 1 million dollars on Jeopardy!

Concerning Super's latest quiz question...I have no idea as to the answer.
I take it that in your TV market Jeopardy precedes Wheel of Fortune.  All three of the markets I can view have Wheel at 7 ET and Jeopardy at 7:30 ET.

Up here Jeopardy comes first. Then Wheel.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:37:48 PM
Along those lines:

15)  The last World Series to be played with a team that no longer bears the same name was played in 1944.  What team am I refering too?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Blerpiez on July 13, 2004, 06:38:28 PM
Boston Braves?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 06:38:51 PM
PHILADELPHIA Athletics


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: The Duke on July 13, 2004, 06:39:35 PM
St. Louis Browns


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 06:39:44 PM
Along those lines:

15)  The last World Series to be played with a team that no longer bears the same name was played in 1944.  What team am I refering too?
St. Louis Browns?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: The Duke on July 13, 2004, 06:40:29 PM
9 seconds


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 06:42:08 PM
Well, just in case that;s wrong, and you beat my first answer I'll guess again with the Washington Senators.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:43:29 PM

Ding, one point for Ford

The Browns later moved to Baltimore and became the Orioles.  On a side note, the last World Series to be played by a team that is no longer in the same city was the 1958 World Series, when the Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Braves.

Vincent 4
PB 4
Ernest 3
JFK 1
Ford 1
Moose 1
blerpiez 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:49:48 PM
16) What famous U.S. General and Medal of Honor recipient died of simple heart failure on D-Day +6?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Gustaf on July 13, 2004, 06:50:12 PM
Ernest must be the most unlucky quizer in history! Man, you lost by less than 20 second 3 times... :o I'm cheering you on now... :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: The Duke on July 13, 2004, 06:50:23 PM
Theodoore Roosevelt IV

"Then we shall start the war from here!"


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:51:50 PM
Theodoore Roosevelt IV

"Then we shall start the war from here!"

Ding, another point for Ford.

Vincent 4
PB 4
Ernest 3
Ford 2
Moose1
JFK 1
blerpiez 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:56:30 PM
This question is evil  :)

17) Which state's name is spelled incorrectly on the Constitution?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: The Duke on July 13, 2004, 06:56:58 PM
Connecticut?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Vincent on July 13, 2004, 06:57:15 PM
This question is evil  :)

17) Which state's name is spelled incorrectly on the Constitution?
Thats a good one, I have no idea.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 06:57:26 PM
Maryland


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Gustaf on July 13, 2004, 06:57:28 PM
Massachusetts?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 06:58:02 PM
Connecticut?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 06:58:31 PM
heh heh


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 06:58:46 PM
Georgia


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: The Duke on July 13, 2004, 06:59:06 PM
Rhode Island?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 06:59:16 PM
This question is evil  :)

17) Which state's name is spelled incorrectly on the Constitution?

Massachusetts


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 07:00:05 PM
Well, since it's your home state, I'll reguess Pennsylvania.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Vincent on July 13, 2004, 07:01:43 PM
Well everyone else is guessing, so how about
New Hampshire?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 07:02:03 PM
New Jersey!


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:02:09 PM
Well, since it's your home state, I'll reguess Pennsylvania.

Ding A point for Ernest.

On the Original draft of the Constitution (the one the founders acctually signed) Pennsylvania is spelled "Pensylvania"

Vincent 4
PB 4
Ernest 4
Ford 2
blerpiez 1
JFK 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 07:02:30 PM
I should have known :(


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:06:30 PM
18) Who served as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 07:06:49 PM
18) Who served as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

John Jay


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:08:16 PM

Ding, correct, PB has taken the lead with 5


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:16:15 PM
19) The date is Nov. 22 1963.  President Kennedy was in his motorcade in Dallas when shots ring out.  President Kennedy is hit first in the neck, a non-mortal wound.  The next shot would kill him instantly.  Kennedy may have lived and had an easy recovery if he had been able to slouch over after the first shot.  Why didn't he?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 07:18:50 PM
19) The date is Nov. 22 1963.  President Kennedy was in his motorcade in Dallas when shots ring out.  President Kennedy is hit first in the neck, a non-mortal wound.  The next shot would kill him instantly.  Kennedy may have lived and had an easy recovery if he had been able to slouch over after the first shot.  Why didn't he?
His bad back that should have kept him out of the Navy.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 07:19:49 PM
Jackie was holding him up  (my guesses are odd...I know)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:19:53 PM
There is a specific reason why it was impossible for him to do so.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 07:19:56 PM
19) The date is Nov. 22 1963.  President Kennedy was in his motorcade in Dallas when shots ring out.  President Kennedy is hit first in the neck, a non-mortal wound.  The next shot would kill him instantly.  Kennedy may have lived and had an easy recovery if he had been able to slouch over after the first shot.  Why didn't he?
His bad back that should have kept him out of the Navy.

I think you got it.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: bullmoose88 on July 13, 2004, 07:20:16 PM
Eh.

He didn't know he was shot right away. {couldn't feel it}

(No clue, but they say that its possible not to feel being shot right away)
<Guess>


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자) on July 13, 2004, 07:21:10 PM
back brace made it impossible?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: bullmoose88 on July 13, 2004, 07:21:20 PM
yeah, the navy thing was possibly the cause...or it coulda been that story about him riding straight at his brother on a bicycle which injured him...shrug.

I got nuttin.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:21:39 PM
19) The date is Nov. 22 1963.  President Kennedy was in his motorcade in Dallas when shots ring out.  President Kennedy is hit first in the neck, a non-mortal wound.  The next shot would kill him instantly.  Kennedy may have lived and had an easy recovery if he had been able to slouch over after the first shot.  Why didn't he?
His bad back that should have kept him out of the Navy.

Almost, not quite.  It is related to that.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:23:01 PM

Ding Ding Ding

Ernest gets it.  Kennedy was wearing a back brace that severlly restricted his movement.

Ernest is now tied with PB


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:26:10 PM
20) What were Pres. McKinley's first words after having been shot?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: bullmoose88 on July 13, 2004, 07:26:51 PM
Hmm...seems like a trick question.

I'll say that he didn't say anything...and died.



Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 07:27:00 PM
20) What were Pres. McKinley's first words after having been shot?

"Don't Hurt Him."

-Refering to his assasin


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:29:46 PM
20) What were Pres. McKinley's first words after having been shot?

"Don't Hurt Him."

-Refering to his assasin

PB is correct.  That's all for today, so far, PB is in the lead.

PB 6
Ernest 5
Vincent 4
Ford 2
JFK 1
blerpiez 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Keystone Phil on July 13, 2004, 07:30:19 PM
Hopefully the questions get easier, super! :P


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on July 13, 2004, 07:31:18 PM
McKinley is the man! :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 13, 2004, 07:32:45 PM
Hopefully the questions get easier, super! :P

I put out some easy ones.  The Davie Crockett questions was easy.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: JohnFKennedy on July 14, 2004, 06:42:19 AM
Hopefully the questions get easier, super! :P

I put out some easy ones.  The Davie Crockett questions was easy.

And the John Jay one, pity I wasn't here for that, t'was an easy one......


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: bergie72 on July 20, 2004, 11:41:13 PM
bump


We need more quizzes!!  :-)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 21, 2004, 01:16:57 AM
Later today, I will start this up again.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: M on July 31, 2004, 05:27:40 AM
Who is late getting his RPG report in and should either do it or withdraw?

(Hint: It's not me...)

When answering this question, I encourage everyone to check out the Pawns of Power thread at the Indvidual Politics subforum, and sign up for it. I need players, and you need fun. Okay. Do it. Now. Thanks.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on July 31, 2004, 03:34:14 PM
Who is late getting his RPG report in and should either do it or withdraw?

(Hint: It's not me...)

When answering this question, I encourage everyone to check out the Pawns of Power thread at the Indvidual Politics subforum, and sign up for it. I need players, and you need fun. Okay. Do it. Now. Thanks.

I'm sorry M.  My schedual has not been ideal.  I withdraw.  I was really enthusiastic, I just don't have the time to commit much to the forum for the next couple of weeks, let alone the RPG.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: qwerty on August 21, 2004, 01:22:35 AM
I'll sub for SuperSoulty...

21) What former President, other then his father, is George W. Bush directly related to?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: The Duke on August 21, 2004, 01:44:30 AM
Franklin Pierce


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on August 21, 2004, 02:20:14 AM
Ahem, I was going to start this back up.  I'm waiting til I get back up to school this week, bcause then I can get on in mid-afternoon, when the most posters are on.  :)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: Chiahead on August 29, 2004, 10:53:18 PM
Ahem, I was going to start this back up.  I'm waiting til I get back up to school this week, bcause then I can get on in mid-afternoon, when the most posters are on.  :)

haaha too late


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 24, 2004, 09:24:55 PM
I'll try one.  What person presided over the US House and US Senate over the same day?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 24, 2004, 09:48:48 PM
Another Question:

List ALL US Presidents in the 20th Century that NEVER held elective office prior to the presidency.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: The Duke on September 24, 2004, 11:34:42 PM
Another Question:

List ALL US Presidents in the 20th Century that NEVER held elective office prior to the presidency.

Taft
Hoover
Eisenhower


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 24, 2004, 11:39:30 PM
Another Question:

List ALL US Presidents in the 20th Century that NEVER held elective office prior to the presidency.

Taft
Hoover
Eisenhower

Right, and I thought that would be hard one.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 24, 2004, 11:41:46 PM
Here is another.  One person to hold the office of President was censured by the US Senate.  Who was it?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on September 25, 2004, 09:51:23 AM
Here is another.  One person to hold the office of President was censured by the US Senate.  Who was it?

Tough one, and I thought I knew it all about U.S. Presidents. :)

James Monroe is my guess


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 10:20:54 AM
Here is another.  One person to hold the office of President was censured by the US Senate.  Who was it?

Tough one, and I thought I knew it all about U.S. Presidents. :)

James Monroe is my guess

Nope, one down, 42 to go. :-)


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 01:36:19 PM
Alright fellas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I'm starting back up.  There will be five questions coming up soon.

Hope you guys are ready.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 01:51:27 PM
21) This American Literary Classic, written during the Depression, tells us about the struggles of main charactors "George" and "Lenny".


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 01:58:09 PM
Hmmm.  I guess interest has died off.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 01:58:21 PM
21) This American Literary Classic, written during the Depression, tells us about the struggles of main charactors "George" and "Lenny".

"Of Mice and Men," by John Stienbeck

What Hollywood leader refered to the film of it as being "Commie-Pinko?"


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:01:42 PM
21) This American Literary Classic, written during the Depression, tells us about the struggles of main charactors "George" and "Lenny".

"Of Mice and Men," by John Stienbeck

What Hollywood leader refered to the film of it as being "Commie-Pinko?"

That I don't know.  But you do get a point.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:02:46 PM
The score is now:

PB 6
Ernest 5
Vincent 4
Ford 2
JFK 1
blerpiez 1
Moose 1
J. J. 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:06:29 PM
22)  Who remarked, on Dec. 7, 1941: "It would have been more merrciful had they shot me"?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 02:08:44 PM
22)  Who remarked, on Dec. 7, 1941: "It would have been more merrciful had they shot me"?

Admiral Kimmel?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:09:23 PM
Ding

Another point for J.J.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:10:09 PM
The score is now:

PB 6
Ernest 5
Vincent 4
Ford 2
J.J. 2
JFK 1
blerpiez 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:12:32 PM
23)  What state joined the Union in 1876, thus earning the nick-name "Cenntenial State"?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 02:16:44 PM
Colorado.  I'd like Parliamentary Procedure for $600, Alex.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:17:49 PM
Colorado.  I'd like Parliamentary Procedure for $600, Alex.

HA

Ding

You are correct


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:18:43 PM
The score is now:

PB 6
Ernest 5
Vincent 4
J.J. 3
Ford 2
JFK 1
blerpiez 1
Moose 1


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:19:49 PM
24) Who is noted for having killed 25 Germans, knocked out 35 machine guns, and captured 132 prisoners almost single-handed in a matter of a couple of days?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 02:24:26 PM
I'll post this officially.  What Hollywood studio head refered to the "Grapes of Rath" as being "Commie-Pinko."

Hint:

He was known to be drawn to conservative candidates and was a delegate to at least one GOP Convention.

Truman once said that that he liked one of his stars, but he wouldn't vote for him (1952).


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 02:25:22 PM
24) Who is noted for having killed 25 Germans, knocked out 35 machine guns, and captured 132 prisoners almost single-handed in a matter of a couple of days?

Alvin York.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:26:15 PM
24) Who is noted for having killed 25 Germans, knocked out 35 machine guns, and captured 132 prisoners almost single-handed in a matter of a couple of days?

Alvin York.

Ding

Correct


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:27:13 PM
The score is now:

PB 6
Ernest 5
Vincent 4
J.J. 4
Ford 2
JFK 1
blerpiez 1
Moose 1

The next question will be my last until later.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:30:55 PM
25)  Who is this quote commonly attributed to?

                    "Lafayette, we are here!"


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 02:38:07 PM
25)  Who is this quote commonly attributed to?

                    "Lafayette, we are here!"

I've heard it being attributed to WWI soldiers, do you need something more specific?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:40:49 PM
25)  Who is this quote commonly attributed to?

                    "Lafayette, we are here!"

I've heard it being attributed to WWI soldiers, do you need something more specific?

yes


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:44:45 PM
I have to go and pick a cake up.  Five more minutes.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 02:48:02 PM
25)  Who is this quote commonly attributed to?

                    "Lafayette, we are here!"




John Pershing


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:52:23 PM

Ding

Correct


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: 12th Doctor on September 25, 2004, 02:53:11 PM
The score is now:

PB 6
Ernest 5
J. J. 5
Vincent 4
Ford 2
JFK 1
blerpiez 1
Moose 1

That is all for now


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 02:55:46 PM
I frankly have never heard it attributed to Pershing.  BTW, what was his rank?


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 25, 2004, 10:02:56 PM
Correct, but AG Ernest beat you to it on another thread.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: The Duke on September 26, 2004, 01:04:58 AM
btw JJ, the answer to the censure question is Andrew Jackson.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 26, 2004, 06:43:37 AM
btw JJ, the answer to the censure question is Andrew Jackson.

Correct, he was only person censured who was ore even became President.  He was also the only sitting President censured, even though it was later expunged.

The censure might have been related to the permitting charter of the Bank of the United States to expire.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on September 26, 2004, 11:14:09 AM
Of course Jackson! (Feels embarrased)

James Monroe was censured while serving as Governor of Virginia.

For what it's worth, the first Senator to become president to have leagal action taken against him for raceteering was Harry S Truman, but only because of his ties with Tom Pendergrast.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 26, 2004, 12:05:48 PM
Of course Jackson! (Feels embarrased)

James Monroe was censured while serving as Governor of Virginia.

For what it's worth, the first Senator to become president to have leagal action taken against him for raceteering was Harry S Truman, but only because of his ties with Tom Pendergrast.

Truman actually was censured by several Republican state legislatures, while president, over the MaAurthur firing.  That's why I phased the question the way I did.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: PBrunsel on September 26, 2004, 12:13:05 PM
Of course Jackson! (Feels embarrased)

James Monroe was censured while serving as Governor of Virginia.

For what it's worth, the first Senator to become president to have leagal action taken against him for raceteering was Harry S Truman, but only because of his ties with Tom Pendergrast.

Truman actually was censured by several Republican state legislatures, while president, over the MaAurthur firing.  That's why I phased the question the way I did.

Joe McCarthy went as far as to say, "The bastard ought to be impeached," when he heard of the firing of MacArthur.


Title: Re:Supersoulty's American History Quiz
Post by: J. J. on September 26, 2004, 04:09:52 PM
Of course Jackson! (Feels embarrased)

James Monroe was censured while serving as Governor of Virginia.

For what it's worth, the first Senator to become president to have leagal action taken against him for raceteering was Harry S Truman, but only because of his ties with Tom Pendergrast.

Truman actually was censured by several Republican state legislatures, while president, over the MaAurthur firing.  That's why I phased the question the way I did.

Joe McCarthy went as far as to say, "The bastard ought to be impeached," when he heard of the firing of MacArthur.

There was serious consideration of it.  I've heard it said that had Bob Taft won the GOP nomination, MacArthur would have gotten the V.P. spot.