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Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt
He was the 32nd President of the United States from March 4th, 1933 - April 12th, 1945
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What is the Legislative Branch
This Branch of government convenes in the building with a rotunda
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What is the Declaration of Independence
July 4th, 1776
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What is the 1st Amendment
This is the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
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What is the United States of America
This country has the largest economy
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Who is William Henry Harrison
This President died of pneumonia serving the shortest term in history, only lasting 31 days
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What is the filibuster
This power is given to Congress which can last for a while and representatives can "talk a bill to death"
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What is the Gold Rush
January 24th, 1848
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What is the 2nd Amendment
The right to bear arms
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What is the Hollywood sign
This famous sign signifies the center of entertainment in America
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Who is Abraham Lincoln
He was assassinated on April 15th, 1865 at Ford's Theater, just days after his biggest victory of his presidency
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What is the bureaucracy
This part of the government mostly controlled by the Executive implements policy
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What is D-day
June 6th, 1944
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What is the 22nd Amendment
This Amendment limits the president to 2 terms
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What is the Gateway Arch
Daily Double
This monument is the tallest in America |
Who is Ulysses S. Grant
This President was a Civil War General and fought in the battle of Vicksburg, Shiloh, and Fort Donelson among others
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What are Interest Groups
The NAACP and the AMA are these which can have an influence in politics
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What is the Civil War
April 12th, 1861 - April 9th, 1865
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What is the 21st Amendment
This Amendment is the only Amendment to repeal another
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What is the Missouri River
This is the 4th longest river system in the world
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Who is Theodore Roosevelt
This President broke up monopolies and promised fairness to the average citizen as well as protecting national parks by creating the United States Forest Service (USFS)
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What is advice and consent
This is the power Congress has to check appointed Supreme Court justices
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What is the Titanic
April 15th, 1912
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What is the 19th Amendment
This Amendment was ratified in August, 1920
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What is New York City
This City was the first capital of the United States
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