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American History Trivia #2

Answer these trivia questions about the history of the United States.
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In what city was Dr. King assassinated?
Memphis, TN
Who was president when World War II ended?
Harry S. Truman
What Civil War battle resulted in the bloodiest day in American history?
Battle of Antietam
What state was the birthplace of 4 of the first 5 presidents?
Virginia
Name the four presidents who have been assassinated.
Abraham Lincoln
#2 to above
James Garfield
#3 to above
William McKinley
#4 to above
John F. Kennedy
What was the second largest city in the United States in 1950?
Chicago, IL
What was the first state to join the Union?
Delaware
Name one territory that the United States gained as a result of the Spanish-American war.
Phillipines, Guam, or Puerto Rico
What founding father was credited with the invention of bifocals?
Benjamin Franklin
In what city was the above born?
Boston, MA
Who was the first president to die while in office?
William Henry Harrison
Who was his successor?
John Tyler
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2 Comments
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Level 36
Aug 4, 2019
I thought that the bloodiest battle was Gettysburg, PA.
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Level 75
Aug 5, 2019
It was, but Antietam resulted in the single bloodiest day in American history (September 17th, 1862). As a whole, Gettysburg was bloodier.