Supersoulty's American History Quiz

[J. J.]

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. :-)

[12th Doctor]

Alright fellas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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

Hope you guys are ready.

[12th Doctor]

21) This American Literary Classic, written during the Depression, tells us about the struggles of main charactors "George" and "Lenny".

[12th Doctor]

Hmmm.  I guess interest has died off.

[J. J.]

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?"

[12th Doctor]

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.

[12th Doctor]

The score is now:

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

[12th Doctor]

22)  Who remarked, on Dec. 7, 1941: "It would have been more merrciful had they shot me"?

[J. J.]

22)  Who remarked, on Dec. 7, 1941: "It would have been more merrciful had they shot me"?

Admiral Kimmel?

[12th Doctor]

Ding

Another point for J.J.

[12th Doctor]

The score is now:

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

[12th Doctor]

23)  What state joined the Union in 1876, thus earning the nick-name "Cenntenial State"?

[J. J.]

Colorado.  I'd like Parliamentary Procedure for $600, Alex.

[12th Doctor]

Colorado.  I'd like Parliamentary Procedure for $600, Alex.

HA

Ding

You are correct

[12th Doctor]

The score is now:

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

[12th Doctor]

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?

[J. J.]

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).

[J. J.]

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.

[12th Doctor]

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

[12th Doctor]

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.

[12th Doctor]

25)  Who is this quote commonly attributed to?

                    "Lafayette, we are here!"

[J. J.]

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?

[12th Doctor]

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

[12th Doctor]

I have to go and pick a cake up.  Five more minutes.

[J. J.]

25)  Who is this quote commonly attributed to?

                    "Lafayette, we are here!"

John Pershing