February Quiz Answers
"American History"

2.  Which of these 19th-century American political figures – standing just 5 foot 4 inches – was often referred to as "The Little Giant" ?
Stephen A. Douglas

3. It was one of the world's first commercial television networks, with shows like "Cavalcade of Stars", "Captain Video and his Video Rangers" and "The Arthur Murray [Dance] Party". It began broadcasting programs over its network in August of 1946, and ceased broadcasting almost exactly 10 years later, in August of 1956. What was the name of this influential early American television network ?
The DuMont Network

4. This battle – occurring in September and October of 1777 – was a decisive American victory over a British armed force that invaded from Canada during the Revolutionary War. It included two smaller battles, the Battle of Freeman's Farm and the Battle of Bemis Heights, and concluded with the capture of the British armed force and their subsequent surrender. One result of this American victory was that France now entered the conflict on behalf of the Americans. What was the name of this important 1777 American Revolutionary War battle ?
The Battle of Saratoga

5. She was arrested for casting a vote in the 1872 U. S. presidential election; she pleaded "not guilty", asserting that the 14th amendment entitled her to vote. After being found guilty in a now-famous trial and ordered to pay a fine of $100, she told the judge: "May it please your honor, I will never pay a dollar of your unjust penalty"... Who was this woman ?
Susan B. Anthony

6. Which important American political position could be summed up as: "Proclaiming that European powers shall no longer colonize or interfere with the affairs of the nations of the Americas, and any attempt to do so, or to fight battles on American soil, shall be greeted as an act of hostility..." ?
The Monroe Doctrine

7. Which American icon could be described – using technical terminology – as: "a Gules, six bars Argent, the canton Azure charged with mullets Argent" ?
The American Flag

8. Before becoming a Republican, Abraham Lincoln served four terms in the Illinois House of Representatives as a member of a certain political party... It was a party that also included war heroes like General Winfield Scott and U. S. Presidents William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore... Which political party was it ?
The Whig Party

9. Who received his U. S. Draft Board notice for mandatory service in December of 1957; got a deferment until 1958; reported to his unit in Friedberg, Germany in March of 1958; earned sharpshooter badges for both the .45 pistol and the M1 rifle, as well as a Good Conduct Medal; returned to the United States in March of 1960; and was Honorably Discharged with the Rank of Sergeant ?
Elvis Presley

10. And finally... Which 20th century U.S. president oversaw the proposal and enaction of set of domestic programs referred to as "The Great Society" ?
Lyndon Baines Johnson

Good luck in March!