Supersoulty's American History Quiz

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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

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2) What famous American commander shouted the words "Don't Give Up the Ship" during the battle of Lake Erie in 1813?

Oliver Perry?

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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

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12) Davie Crockett loudly declared on the House floor in 1835, "Y'all can go to Hell, I'm going to ______."

Texas

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This question is evil  

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

Thats a good one, I have no idea.

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Well everyone else is guessing, so how about
New Hampshire?