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Test your students’ knowledge of the notable events covered in findingDulcinea’s “On This Day” column this week with Quiztory. It makes a fun extra credit assignment.

1. What marked the beginning of the Russian Civil War?

2. Where did Hitler write “Mein Kampf?”

3. Who said that it “were better that ten suspected witches should escape than one innocent person should be condemned.”

4. How many Apollo missions were launched before the Apollo 11 crew touched down on the moon in 1969?

5. After the 12th Street riot in Detroit in 1967, to what did the Detroit mayor compare the damage in his city?

What’s Coming Up?

Next week, “On This Day” will examine the discovery of Machu Picchu, the Air France Concorde crash, the first prosecuted computer hacker and the explosion at Atlanta’s Olympic Park. We’ll also take a look at the Empire State Building airplane crash, the USS Forrestal fire and the adoption of “In God We Trust” as the motto of the United States.

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory

Did you take the Quiztory last week? Now it’s time to check your answers:

1. What did Yankee Stadium become known as during Babe Ruth’s time with the Yankees? “The House That Ruth Built”

2. Who felt that medals of honor were a bad idea during the civil war? Winfield Scott, general-in-chief of the Army

3. Who was targeted during the New York draft riots of 1863? Blacks and those who helped or defended blacks

4. Before the National Socialist German Workers Party was declared the only political party in Germany, what was the remaining political party? Catholic Centre Party

5. What did J. Robert Oppenheimer call the first detonation of an atomic bomb in the U.S.? The “Trinity” Test

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory, The Answer Sheet

Test your students’ knowledge of the notable events covered in findingDulcinea’s “On This Day” column this week with Quiztory. It makes a fun extra credit assignment.

1. What did Yankee Stadium become known as during Babe Ruth’s time with the Yankees?

2. Who felt that medals of honor were a bad idea during the civil war?

3. Who was targeted during the New York draft riots of 1863?

4. Before the National Socialist German Workers Party was declared the only political party in Germany, what was the remaining political party?

5. What did J. Robert Oppenheimer call the first detonation of an atomic bomb in the U.S.?

What’s Coming Up?

Next week, “On This Day” will examine the execution of Czar Nicholas II, Hitler’s “Mein Kampf,” the Salem Witchcraft trials and Wild Bill Hickok. We’ll also take a look at the first moon walk, John Dillinger and the 12th Street riot in Detroit.

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory

Did you take the Quiztory last week? Now it’s time to check your answers:

1. After the USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655, the United States agreed to pay compensation to victims’ families on what basis? “Ex gratia”

2. On July 19, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was sent where? For engrossing

3. Who opened Sun Studio? Sam Phillips

4. Which two men devised UFO classification methods? Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Jacques Vallee

5. Which amendment granted blacks the right to vote? The 15th Amendment

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory, The Answer Sheet

Test your students’ knowledge of the notable events covered in findingDulcinea’s “On This Day” column this week with Quiztory. It makes a fun extra credit assignment.

1. After the USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655, the United States agreed to pay compensation to victims’ families on what basis?

2. On July 19, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was sent where?

3. Who opened Sun Studio?

4. Which two men devised UFO classification methods?

5. Which amendment granted blacks the right to vote?

What’s Coming Up?

Next week, “On This Day” will examine the New York draft riots of 1863, the Nazis, protests in 1927 Vienna and the U.S. detonation of the world’s first atomic bomb. We’ll also take a look at Donald Crowhurst, Babe Ruth and “Disco Demolition Night.”

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory

Did you take the Quiztory last week? Now it’s time to check your answers:

1. What treaty was President Kennedy trying to work out when he gave his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech? A test ban treaty with the Soviet Union

2. Where did Joseph Smith and his followers go after being driven out of Missouri? Nauvoo, Ill.

3. For Germany, what was the most contentious part of the Treaty of Versailles? Article 231

4. What was the first play performed at the Globe Theatre? Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”

5. Who invited President Abraham Lincoln to speak at the opening ceremony of the Gettysburg National Cemetery? Lawyer David Wills

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory, The Answer Sheet

Test your students’ knowledge of the notable events covered in findingDulcinea’s “On This Day” column this week with Quiztory. It makes a fun extra credit assignment.

1. What treaty was President Kennedy trying to work out when he gave his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech?

2. Where did Joseph Smith and his followers go after being driven out of Missouri?

3. For Germany, what was the most contentious part of the Treaty of Versailles?

4. What was the first play performed at the Globe Theatre?

5. Who invited President Abraham Lincoln to speak at the opening ceremony of the Gettysburg National Cemetery?

What’s Coming Up?

Next week, “On This Day”will examine the Declaration of Independence, Elvis Presley’s first professional recording, the first all-star baseball game and a UFO sighting in Roswell, N.M. We’ll also take a look at the U.S. Navy and an Iran Air passenger flight, the 14^th Amendment and Saddam Hussein.

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory

Did you take the Quiztory last week? Now it’s time to check your answers:

1. What battle ended the Scottish Wars of Independence? The Battle of Bannockburn

2. How long did it take a Houston jury to convict Muhammad Ali of draft evasion? 21 minutes

3. Why didn’t U.S. forces fire back at a Japanese submarine that fired on Fort Stevens, Ore.? The enemy ship was believed to be out of range, and the fort’s commander didn’t want to give away the location of U.S. defenses

4. Who is the main source of information on the mutiny of Henry Hudson’s attempt to find the Northwest Passage? Abacuk Prickett

5. Under what name was Anne Frank’s diary originally published? “Het Achterhuis” or “The Secret Annex”

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory, The Answer Sheet

Test your students’ knowledge of the notable events covered in findingDulcinea’s “On This Day” column this week with Quiztory. It makes a fun extra credit assignment.

1. What battle ended the Scottish Wars of Independence?

2. How long did it take a Houston jury to convict Muhammad Ali of draft evasion?

3. Why didn’t U.S. forces fire back at a Japanese submarine that fired on Fort Stevens, Ore.?

4. Who is the main source of information on the mutiny of Henry Hudson’s attempt to find the Northwest Passage?

5. Under what name was Anne Frank’s diary originally published?

What’s Coming Up?

Next week, “On This Day”will examine President Kennedy’s “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech, the killing of Mormon Church founder Joseph Smith, the Treaty of Versailles and Einstein’s theory of special relativity. We’ll also take a look at the Supreme Court’s decision on capital punishment statues, the Battle of Gettysburg and the Continental Congress.

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History
Tags: Quiztory

Gettysburg is famous for its Civil War history, its 20,000-acre battlefield, dramatic stone monuments and affecting cemetery. A popular destination for schools and families with children, Gettysburg presents a wealth of educational opportunities, but is surrounded by a quaint town that allows for parental relaxation as well. Take a virtual visit to Gettysburg using the Web sites in this article, and get a pre-trip history lesson to enhance your visit.

Pennsylvania’s Storied Past

Pennsylvania was home to many important developments in early U.S. history, including crucial Civil War battles. FindingDulcinea’s Civil War States feature on Pennsylvania suggests visiting the Library of Congress Web site, which maintains a collection of portraits of named Civil War soldiers from both the Confederate and Union armies. The Library of Congress site also discusses President Lincoln’s invitation to speak at Gettysburg, and has rare documents, including the only known photo of Lincoln at the dedication of the Gettysburg cemetery, and two drafts of the Gettysburg address.

The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1, 1863, when Gen. Robert E. Lee led his Confederate troops into what would be the bloodiest Civil War battle. At the end of three days, 50,000 troops were dead and the war had taken a turn. Union Maj. Gen. George Meade’s army defeated Lee’s troops, ending the South’s charge into northern territory.

Listen to actor Sam Waterston read Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address on NPR. The segment was taped on Nov. 19, 2003, to mark the 140th anniversary of the speech, which commemorated Union soldiers who perished in the Civil War.

Planning a Visit to Gettysburg

Frommer’s travel guide to Frederick, Md., includes a chapter on Gettysburg. Learn the lay of the massive battlefield, which is essentially a park. According to Frommer’s, riding a bike, driving a car or taking a bus tour around the park’s sloping hills and rolling valleys are the most efficient ways to take it all in.

The battlefield surrounds Gettysburg, a small town that draws tourists from around the world. Frommer’s says crowds are most heavy during the annual three-day reenactment from July 1–3, and on Remembrance Day in November. Among the more than 100 park monuments, “dedicated by various states to their military units,” the “granite-domed Pennsylvania Memorial” is the biggest and most popular among visitors.

The Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau has tips and planning advice for travelers, including hotel and restaurant recommendations. Activities for traveling families and school groups are also listed. For example, take a self-guided Scenic Valley Tour through Adams Country, spanning about 35 miles north, south and west of Gettysburg. The Adams Country area is laced with bucolic orchards, and is home to historic sites like the Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church, built in 1790.

The U.S. National Parks Service Gettysburg portal explains some of the most popular attractions, including a Civil War soldier exhibit. The site also covers practical information, such as fees and directions. Use National Park Service maps of Gettysburg and view maps of the Battle of Gettysburg.

If you’re looking for a general hotel or flight search Web site, visit findingDulcinea’s Travel Web Guide, or consult Gorp for a list of campgrounds in the Gettysburg area, with descriptions, amenities and booking information.

Gettysburg Reenactment Video

Civil War Hotel has a video of a Gettysburg reenactment that, though surrounded by ads, offers an excellent pre-visit perspective on the attraction.

Subject: History, Other History, Social Studies, U.S. Government, U.S. History
Tags: Sites to Bookmark