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Questions in history

[Done] What was the withdrawal of eleven Southern states from the Union in 1860, which precipitated the American Civil War, known as? A. 1860 Election B. Secession C. Populism D. Dawes Act

[Done] This song was popular with American troops during the Revolutionary War. Here is a part of its famous refrain: “Stuck a feather in his cap, and called it macaroni.” Name the song. A. “When the Saints Go Marching In” B. “Yankee Doodle” C. “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”

[Done] This state and river share a name, which comes from an Indian word meaning "Father of Waters." What is it?

[Done] What is the name of the Virginia town where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in 1865, ending the Civil War?

[Done] What modern First Lady wore a bejeweled American Flag in her lapel on every Fourth of July? A. Pat Nixon B. Jackie Kennedy C. Hillary Clinton D. Betty Ford

[Done] The 555-foot-tall Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., is an example of which of the following types of structures? A. Pyramid B. Geodesic dome C. Obelisk

[Done] The first official U.S. flag, adopted in 1777, had what component(s) on it? a. Thirteen stars and thirteen stripes b. Thirteen stripes and the words "Don't Tread on Me" c. A British Union Jack in the upper left corner

[Done] When were fireworks first used in an official Fourth of July celebration?

[Done] Which poem-turned-song, written by Katharine Lee Bates, was originally called “Pikes Peak” and describes our country’s natural splendor and the patriotism of its people?

[Done] How many people were living in the United States of America on July 4, 1776? A. 2.5 million B. 9 million C. 15 million D. 30 million