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1
In 1997, a teenager became the first homeschooler to win what competition?
Math Olympia
Science Olympiad
National Spelling Bee
World Trivia
2
In 2018, three major wildfires forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in which state?
Wyoming
California
Pennsylvania
Florida
3
Which of the following achievements is associated with Donald Trump's administration?
A tax increase for the middle class was signed.
The U.S. was involved in multiple new wars.
Inflation reached an all-time high
The U.S. became the world's leading producer of oil and natural gas.
4
On November 25, 2003, Congress passed an act creating this Federal Agency.
Homeland Security
The Secret Service
The Coast Guard
5
What happened when North Korea conducted its first nuclear test?
It helped improve international relations.
It raised international concerns.
It caused a natural disaster
It was not noticed by other countries
6
After 14 hours of debate, the House of Rep. decided to impeach this president, making him the second in US history.
William Clinton
Donald Trump
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
7
Who was the first and only female Speaker of the House?
Katherine Clark
Liz Cheney
Nancy Pelosi
Hilary Clinton
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What are two major accomplishments of Barack Obama?
First Hispanic president; started Social Security
Invented Medicare; won a Nobel Prize in math
First African American president; created the Affordable Care Act
Senator from Illinois, created free college for all
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What was one of the major impacts of Hurricane Katrina?
It displaced over a million people & killed more than 1,800 individuals.
It happened in another country.
It affected only a few hundred people.
It caused power outages.
10
In what year was the 50th anniversary commemoration of Martin Luther King's “I Have a Dream” speech held?
2010
2023
2013
2015
11
Which pop superstar's death on June 25, 2009, caused global mourning among fans?
Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson
Buddy Holly
Ringo Starr
12
In 2019, which virus did the CDC confirm was present in the USA?
Novel Coronavirus
H1N1
Ebola
Zika
13
In 2003, the US and Other Nations helped defeat the Iraqi military in what military operation?
Operation Iraq
Operation Fight
Operation Enduring Freedom.
Afghan War
14
On September 11, 2001 Terrorists from which group attacked the US?
Hezbollah
Hamas
Al-Qaeda
Boko Haram
15
Which of the following is true about 2012 Hurricane Sandy?
It was a Category 3 hurricane
All of the above
It affected 24 of the 50 states in the U.S.
It formed near Jamica
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What caused the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters?
Fuel tank failures
O-ring failure (Challenger), launch damage (Columbia)
Space debris collisions
Launch pad (Columbia), re-entry (Challenger)
