The "50 States in 60 Minutes" Quiz
10 questions
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A quick survey through American history, using information that is included in GreatWorks "50 States in 60 Minutes" show! See if you're smarter than an Acting Major!
Question Excerpt From The "50 States in 60 Minutes" Quiz
- The raiders of the Boston Tea Party disguised themselves to look like what?
- Thomas Edison was the father of many inventions. Which of these inventions was NOT created by Thomas Edison?
- A famous piece of American apparel was first introduced by a California tentmaker. What was it?
- The southern states pushed to have their slaves included as part of their population for purposes of apportioning Congressional representatives. How much value did the Constitution assign each slave?
- The Pilgrims weren't supposed to land in Massachusetts - they were actually headed someplace else. Where did they think they were going?
- Which staple of modern European cuisine did Columbus bring back on his first voyage to the Americas?
- What 19th century invention had the unfortunate side-effect of actually creating more of a need for slaves?
