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Which U.S. state is known as "The Garden State"?
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Correct answer is B
New Jersey is nicknamed "The Garden State" for its fertile land and agriculture.
Which year marked the signing of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution?
1776
1781
1783
1787
1790
Correct answer is C
The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, officially ended the American Revolution.
Which event led to the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Fort McHenry
The Battle of Saratoga
The Siege of Boston
The Civil War
Correct answer is B
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the Battle of Fort McHenry in 1814.
Which amendment established the direct election of U.S. Senators?
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
Correct answer is C
The 17th Amendment allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
Which U.S. President is associated with the phrase "The buck stops here"?
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Calvin Coolidge
Correct answer is A
Harry S. Truman popularized the phrase "The buck stops here" to emphasize responsibility.