The Official Sc Hall Of Fame - Level One Quiz

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    Who is the only South Carolina Hall of Fame inductee to be elected President of the United States?

    • John C. Calhoun
    • Andrew Jackson
    • Thomas Heyward, Jr.
    • Donald Stuart Russell
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The Official SC Hall of Fame - Level One Quiz explores notable figures from South Carolina's history, including a president, Revolutionary War heroes, and a jazz legend. This quiz assesses knowledge of their contributions and historical significance, ideal for learners interested in American history and biographies.

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  • 2. 

    Which Revolutionary War hero was known as "The Swamp Fox"?

    • General Thomas Sumter

    • Pierce Butler

    • General Francis Marion

    • General Andrew Pickens

    Correct Answer
    A. General Francis Marion
    Explanation
    General Francis Marion was known as "The Swamp Fox" during the Revolutionary War. This nickname was given to him because of his guerrilla warfare tactics, which involved using the swamps and forests of South Carolina to his advantage. Marion and his men would launch surprise attacks on British forces and then disappear into the wilderness, making it difficult for the enemy to track them down. His tactics were highly effective in disrupting British supply lines and communication, earning him the reputation as one of the most successful and elusive commanders of the war.

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  • 3. 

    Jazz musician "Dizzy" Gillespie is most associated with what instrument?

    • Piano

    • Trumpet

    • Clarinet

    • Saxophone

    Correct Answer
    A. Trumpet
    Explanation
    Dizzy Gillespie is most associated with the trumpet. He was a renowned jazz musician and one of the most influential figures in the development of bebop music. Gillespie's virtuosic trumpet playing, along with his distinctive bent horn and puffed cheeks while playing, became iconic symbols of his musical style. He pushed the boundaries of jazz with his innovative techniques and improvisations, leaving a lasting impact on the genre.

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  • 4. 

    Which inductee, the author of more than 6,000 poems, served as poet laureate of South Carolina for 39 years?

    • James Marion Sims

    • Jasper Johns

    • Archibald Rutledge

    • William Gilmore Simms

    Correct Answer
    A. Archibald Rutledge
    Explanation
    Archibald Rutledge is the correct answer because he is the inductee who served as poet laureate of South Carolina for 39 years and also wrote more than 6,000 poems. James Marion Sims, Jasper Johns, and William Gilmore Simms are not known for their poetry or serving as poet laureate of South Carolina.

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    Which inductee received the Nobel Prize?

    • Cardinal Joseph Louis Bernardin

    • Dr. Charles H. Townes

    • Dr. Robert D. Bass

    • Dr. Anne Austin Young

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr. Charles H. Townes
    Explanation
    Dr. Charles H. Townes received the Nobel Prize.

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    This soldier became commander of General Robert E. Lee's Cavalry, and waged an unsuccessful campaign against Sherman's march through the South.

    • Pierce Butler

    • John C. Calhoun

    • Thomas Green Clemson

    • Wade Hampton III

    Correct Answer
    A. Wade Hampton III
    Explanation
    Wade Hampton III became the commander of General Robert E. Lee's Cavalry during the Civil War. He is known for leading an unsuccessful campaign against Sherman's march through the South. Hampton's military leadership and strategic decisions were unable to stop Sherman's advance, resulting in a failed campaign.

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    What Revolutionary War Statesman was captured by the British, imprisoned in the Tower of London, and exchanged for Lord Cornwallis who had been defeated at Yorktown?

    • Edward Rutledge

    • Henry Laurens

    • Arthur Middleton

    • Thomas Heyward, Jr.

    Correct Answer
    A. Henry Laurens
    Explanation
    Henry Laurens was a Revolutionary War Statesman who was captured by the British and imprisoned in the Tower of London. He was later exchanged for Lord Cornwallis, who had been defeated at Yorktown.

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  • 8. 

    On which Apollo mission did NASA astronaut Charles M. Duke, Jr. visit the moon?

    • Apollo 3

    • Apollo 7

    • Apollo 14

    • Apollo 16

    Correct Answer
    A. Apollo 16
    Explanation
    Charles M. Duke, Jr. visited the moon on Apollo 16.

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    Name the inductee whose books include The History of South Carolina and The South Carolina Reader. Her Grandfater is also an inductee of the South Carolina Hall of Fame.

    • Mary McLeod Bethune

    • Anne Worsham Richardson

    • Elizabeth Boatwright Coker

    • Mary C. Simms Oliphant

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary C. Simms Oliphant
    Explanation
    Mary C. Simms Oliphant is the correct answer because her books include The History of South Carolina and The South Carolina Reader. Additionally, her grandfather is also an inductee of the South Carolina Hall of Fame.

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    What famous attorney, opposed to secession, was seriously considered by President Lincoln for an appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court?

    • James Louis Petigru

    • Robert Mills

    • Wade Hampton III

    • Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

    Correct Answer
    A. James Louis Petigru
    Explanation
    James Louis Petigru was a famous attorney who opposed secession during the Civil War. President Lincoln considered him for an appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court because of his legal expertise and his stance against secession. Petigru's opposition to secession made him a suitable candidate for Lincoln, who was looking for individuals who would support the preservation of the Union.

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