The Big Quiz On Politics

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Who wrote the book "The Feminine Mystique", published in 1963, that helped spark the women's movement?
- Gloria Steinem
- Willa Cather
- Bella Abzug
- Betty Friedan

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Explore key moments in American political history with 'The Big Quiz On Politics'. This quiz assesses knowledge on historical political figures, influential books, and pivotal events, enhancing understanding of political dynamics and their impact.

2.

What was the only state that George McGovern won in the election of 1972?
- Minnesota
- South Dakota
- Massachusetts
- Arizona
Correct Answer

A. Massachusetts
3.

Who was the first female African-American elected to Congress?
- Bella Abzug
- Barbara Jordan
- Shirley Chisholm
- Carol Moseley-Braun
Correct Answer

A. Shirley Chisholm
4.

Who was George Wallace's running mate in '68?
- Strom Thurmond
- Curtis Lemay
- Richard Russell
- Harland Sanders
Correct Answer

A. Curtis Lemay
5.

On the yacht appropriately named the "Monkey Business." who sat on Gary Hart's lap?
- Donna Rice
- Fanne Fox
- Elizabeth Ray
- Fawn Hall
Correct Answer

A. Donna Rice
6.

In which city were the 1948 Republican, Democratic and Progressive Party's conventions held?
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
- San Diego
- New York
Correct Answer

A. Philadelphia
7.

Who was president of the U.S. for more of the 1970's than any other president?
- Nixon
- Carter
- Reagan
- Ford
Correct Answer

A. Nixon
8.

What state was President Harding in when he died in 1923?
- California
- Oregon
- Alaska
- Washington
Correct Answer

A. California
9.

When was the prohibition of alcohol ended in the United States (with the passage of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution)?
- 1941
- 1935
- 1933
- 1928
Correct Answer

A. 1933
10.

Which notorious killer did President Nixon proclaim to be guilty, half-way through his murder trial?
- Jeffery Dahmer
- Theodore Bundy
- Charles Manson
- David Berkowitz
Correct Answer

A. Charles Manson
11.

Lyndon Johnson's death shared the headlines with?
- The End Of The War In Vietnam
- Roe V Wade
- Harry Truman's Funeral
- Watergate Hearings
Correct Answer

A. Roe V Wade
12.

What U.S. President broke the infamous 20-year-death-in-office curse?
- George Bush
- Dwight Eisenhower
- Ronald Reagan
- Richard Nixon
Correct Answer

A. Ronald Reagan
13.

Under whom did Nelson A. Rockefeller serve as Vice-President?
- Warren G. Harding
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Calvin Coolidge
- Gerald R. Ford
Correct Answer

A. Gerald R. Ford
14.

Which of the following U.S. Presidents was not a doughface?
- Franklin Pierce
- James Buchanan
- Abraham Lincoln
- Millard Fillmore
Correct Answer

A. Abraham Lincoln
15.

Who wrote President Franklin Pierce's campaign biography?
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Duff Green
- William Cullen Bryant
- John Slidell
Correct Answer

A. Nathaniel Hawthorne

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The Big Quiz On Politics

Who wrote the book "The Feminine Mystique", published in 1963, that helped spark the women's movement?

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What was the only state that George McGovern won in the election of 1972?

Who was the first female African-American elected to Congress?

Who was George Wallace's running mate in '68?

On the yacht appropriately named the "Monkey Business." who sat on Gary Hart's lap?

In which city were the 1948 Republican, Democratic and Progressive Party's conventions held?

Who was president of the U.S. for more of the 1970's than any other president?

What state was President Harding in when he died in 1923?

When was the prohibition of alcohol ended in the United States (with the passage of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution)?

Which notorious killer did President Nixon proclaim to be guilty, half-way through his murder trial?

Lyndon Johnson's death shared the headlines with?

What U.S. President broke the infamous 20-year-death-in-office curse?

Under whom did Nelson A. Rockefeller serve as Vice-President?

Which of the following U.S. Presidents was not a doughface?

Who wrote President Franklin Pierce's campaign biography?