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Who was the 46th governor of Texas and 43rd president of the U.S.? George W. Bush
97% Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln in 1865? John Wilkes Booth
94.9% What is an individual born between 1946 and 1964 known as? Baby boomer
91.7% What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as? Bill of Rights
86.9% What was the unsuccessful CIA-sponsored invasion of Cuba in 1961? Bay of Pigs Invasion
86% Which vice president killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804? Aaron Burr
76.3% What is the date October 29, 1929, commonly known as? Black Tuesday
70.5% Who served as president of the U.S. from 1857 to 1861? James Buchanan
68.7% What June 17, 1775, Revolutionary War battle took place on Breed’s Hill? Battle of Bunker Hill
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What nickname was given to a place that experienced rapid economic and population growth? Boomtown
65.6% Which abolitionist led an anti-slavery revolt at Harpers Ferry in 1859? John Brown
58.3% What clash between colonists and British forces in 1770 left 5 dead, including Crispus Attucks? Boston Massacre
58.2% Which nurse worked during the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross? Clara Barton
55.1% Which Union general, known for his distinctive facial hair, was defeated at the Battle of Fredericksburg? Ambrose Burnside
40.1% What nickname was given to an African-American soldier who fought against Native Americans? Buffalo soldier
34.4% What name was given to a slave state that did not declare secession from the U.S. during the Civil War? Border state
29.3% Known as 'The Great Commoner', who ran as the Democratic presidential candidate in 1896, 1900, and 1908? William Jennings Bryan
28.2% What group of WWI veterans marched on Washington in 1932 to demand cash payment for their military service? Bonus Army
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