19historyBefore the development of railroads, what was the principal means of land transportation for people in Europe, in the 18th and 19th Centuries?Show AnswerShare
1historyEngland's first and second Civil Wars took place in what six-year range? Name any year, and if it's within 10 years, o.k.Show AnswerShare
10historyThis former first lady is remembered for her calmness in the face of the British invasion of Washington, D.C. in the War of 1812. When the British burned the White House in 1814 she saved many documents, including a portrait of George Washington by GilberShow AnswerShare
15historyThe oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the Western Hemisphere was established in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus (Christopher's brother), and today it is capital of its country. What city is it?Show AnswerShare
11historyIn which year did the US Congress pass a law banning the importation of slaves from Africa into the United States? Was it 1807, 1837, or 1857?Show AnswerShare
4historyWhich two people signed the U.S. Constitution on 9/17/1787, and later became U.S. Presidents?Show AnswerShare
2historyThere are five pairs U.S. Presidents who share the same last name. What are they?Show AnswerShare
13historyWho wrote the words to the U.S. national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, during which war?Show AnswerShare
13historyThe hill near Jerusalem on which Jesus was crucified has two names. What are they?Show AnswerShare
4historyAbout 1000 year ago, during a voyage from Norway to Greenland, Viking Leif Ericson was blown off course and unexpectedly discovered North America. He named it after certain plants growing in the area. What did he call it?Show AnswerShare
3historyBesides the hanging Gardens of Babylon, the other six "Wonders of the Ancient World" were located in which three countries?Show AnswerShare
18historyJune 6, 1944 is known as D-Day, when in the early daylight at low tide about 5,000 Allied ships invaded the coastline in what part of France?Show AnswerShare
