9historyBetween 1845-47 in Ireland 3/4 of a million people, and hundreds of thousands of others emigrated to the USA. What caused this tragedy?Show AnswerShare
20historyIn June, 1994, the French, British and Americans celebrated the 50th anniversary of what event?Show AnswerShare
19historyWhich two Roman politicians and generals are most well-known as having conspired to assassinate Julius Caesar?Show AnswerShare
19historyIt has been called the greatest real estate bargain in history. One million square miles of French-claimed land were purchased at 4 cents an acre, more than doubling the size of the United States. What was this bargain called and who is responsible for itShow AnswerShare
17historyBefore Sacramento became California's capital city in 1854, five other places hosted the seat of California's government. Can you name them?Show AnswerShare
20historyWhich U.S. President, who served from 1845-1849, was in office at the beginning of the California gold rush?Show AnswerShare
11historyThis 18th century radical French political leader helped execute thousands of people without trial during the Reign of Terror. After a public reaction against his extreme policies, he was executed without trial himself. Who was he?Show AnswerShare
13historyNew Presidents at the turn-of-the-century: a. Which person was elected President in the year 1800 b. Which person was elected President in the year 1900?Show AnswerShare
7historyAround 2,000 years ago, Rome was considered the center of the world, but the city began to decline after this Roman Emperor transferred his capital to Byzantium in 330 A.D. Who was he?Show AnswerShare
11historyIn 1843, Congress granted Samuel F.B. Morse $30,000 to build the first telegraph line between two cities located about 30 miles apart from each other. What were they?Show AnswerShare
6historyFrom 330 A.D. until World War II, two major world empires were centered in the region of today's Istanbul. What empires?Show AnswerShare
17historyBetween 1847 and 1854 more than one million people left this European country and emigrated to the United States and elsewhere. What nationality were these people, and what natural event caused their mass emigration?Show AnswerShare
7historyShe was the second wife of King Henry VIII and the mother of Queen Elizabeth I. She was convicted of adultery and beheaded. What was her name?Show AnswerShare
17historyOn August 9, 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy gave birth to a son, who died 2 days later. What was his name?Show AnswerShare
