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Questions in history

[Done] What other countries celebrate the 4th of July?

[Done] In 1803, the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France. The deal, known as the Louisiana Purchase, doubled the size of the U.S. and opened a new frontier for exploration. How much did the U.S. pay France for the land?

[Done] If you visit the National Mall, where are you? A. Minneapolis, Minn. B. New York City, N.Y. C. Washington, D.C.

[Done] Which president first held a Fourth of July celebration at the White House? A. George Washington B. John Adams C. Thomas Jefferson D. James Madison

[Done] What special group advises the President of the United States? A. The Cabinet B. The Electoral College C. The Executive Branch

[Done] How long is the term of Supreme Court justices? A. 20 years B. Life C. Until he or she reaches age 75

[Done] If you are standing in front of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, what are you looking at? A. the Capitol building B. the Metropolitan Museum of Art C. the White House

[Done] Who was the first woman to run for vice president on a major party ticket? A. Sarah Palin B. Geraldine Ferraro C. Patsy Mink

[Done] What event took place to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence? A. The Liberty Bell was rung. B. An effigy of King George III was burned. C. The signers of the Declaration of Independence danced in the streets.

[Done] What is the symbol of the Republican Party?