The Official Sc Hall Of Fame - Level One Quiz | Attempts: 95

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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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3.

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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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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5.

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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6.

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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7.

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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8.

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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9.

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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10.

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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The Official Sc Hall Of Fame - Level One Quiz

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

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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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Which inductee received the Nobel Prize?

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.