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(E) US History Bee Finals.pdf

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John Paul Stevens replaced a man with this surname, who is still the longest- serving Supreme Court Justice (+) in U.S. history. The Freeport Doctrine was devised by one man with this surname who wrote the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Justice (*) William O. shared, for the points, what surname with a man who debated Abraham Lincoln seven times? Douglas
(accept Stephen A
(rnold) Douglas; accept William O
(rville) Douglas)
This person issued an "Appeal to womanhood throughout the world," which is also known as the Mother's Day Proclamation. The title of The Grapes of Wrath (+) quotes a line by this poet, and the words "Man United" appear in a re-appropriation of one song by this poet with lyrics originally written to the tune of (*) "John Brown's Body." For the points, name this poet of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Julia Ward Howe
(accept either answer; accept Julia Ward)
The Caledonia Forge, belonging to this man, was raided by Confederate General Jubal Early. This man helped to finance Union (+) efforts during the Civil War as head of the House Ways and Means Committee. Known as “The (*) Great Commoner,” this is, for the points, what Pennsylvania representative who was an anti-slavery leader of the Radical Republicans? Thaddeus Stevens
Samuel Kirkland converted many members of this tribe to Christianity through his friendship with Chief Skenandoa. This tribe was given 6 million acres (+) in New York, though it was eventually reduced to 32 acres, forcing many of this tribe to march to (*) Wisconsin. For the points, name this tribe that founded the Iroquois League with the Mohawk, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. Oneida
This composer used the story of a hijacking on the Achille Lauro [[uh-"KILL"-ee "LORE"-oh]] as the inspiration for his opera The Death of Klinghoffer. This composer, who based Dr. Atomic (+) on J. Robert Oppenheimer, also created an opera about a president's diplomatic visit to an (*) Asian country. For the points, identify this minimalist composer of Nixon in China. John Coolidge Adams
This politician created the Free Soil slogan, “Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Men.” This man, who ruled (+) that Southern states didn’t have the right to secede in Texas v. White, replaced Roger (*) Taney [[TAH-nee]] in one position. For the points, name this Ohio governor who worked in Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet before being appointed Chief Justice. Salmon Portland Chase
An investigation into this event referenced an earlier incident involving Russell Jarvis and John Adams II. One of the central figures in this event accused Andrew Butler (+) of taking slavery as "a harlot," and this event began when one of its figures had their back turned while addressing copies of their speech, (*) "The Crime Against Kansas." For the points, identify this 1856 event in which a representative savagely assaulted a U.S. senator. Preston Brooks Beating Charles Sumner
(accept Preston Brooks Caning Charles Sumner; accept any word forms that mention an assault by Preston Brooks against Charles Sumner; accept the Brooks-Sumner Affair in either order)
This figure applies Maslow’s hierarchy of needs when discussing how a certain group of people have been trapped at its lowest level. This thinker interviewed former classmates at Smith (+) College, who discussed a general unhappiness, which this author then described as “the problem that has (*) no name." For the points, name this feminist author who wrote The Feminine Mystique. Betty Friedan
(or Bettye Naomi Goldstein)
Missionaries were expelled from these places after a 1680 revolt that restored the use of traditions, such as katsina dolls. Cliff dwellings (+) often featured at these complexes, which were where the Anasazi people lived. Several Indigenous groups in (*) New Mexico share their name with, for the points, what villages made from adobe? Pueblos
Both Henry C. Wallace and Henry A. Wallace served as secretary of this department. As secretary of this department, Earl Butz instituted a series of policies, including one advocating a certain action "from fencerow (+) to fencerow." The SNAP Program, formerly known as the (*) Food Stamps Program, was launched by, for the points, what department that executes laws pertaining to farming? United States Department of Agriculture
(accept USDA)
This man was targeted by one of his former students, Randolph Bourne, in the critical essay “The Twilight of the Idols.” This thinker complained that (+) technology distracted people from more important problems in a text written to refute Walter Lippman, titled (*) The Public and Its Problems. For the points, name this 20th century psychologist and reformer who authored Democracy and Education. John Dewey
This figure was motivated to become the executive secretary of the Committee of Safety in New York after personally witnessing the death and destruction of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory (+) fire. This person, who drafted the Social Security Act, is the namesake of the headquarters for the Department of (*) Labor. For the points, identify this woman who served as FDR’s secretary of labor, the first female cabinet member in American history. Frances Perkins
(or Fannie Coralie Perkins)
This scandal saw General William T. Barry as the only remaining cabinet member. Martin van (+) Buren attempted to end this scandal by turning in his resignation and allowing for a (*) cabinet shuffle. For the points, identify this scandal of the Andrew Jackson administration in which a collection of cabinet wives conspired to socially ostracize the wife of Secretary of War John Eaton. Petticoat Affair
(accept the Peggy Eaton Affair or Eaton Affair before “Eaton”; accept “Scandal” for “Affair”)
This thinker found that people were less likely to send mail to hate groups in his "Lost Letter" experiment. This thinker wrote "The Perils of Obedience" (+) after conducting his most famous experiment, which found that subjects would administer lethal amounts of (*) electricity if told to do so by an authority figure. For the points, name this psychologist who performed a "Shock" experiment. Stanley Milgram
One leader of this event built the Bethesda Orphanage. A Faithful Narrative is an account of this event's (+) "surprising work," which was written by a man who elsewhere wrote "their foot shall slide in due time" in a fiery sermon titled "Sinners in the (*) Hands of an Angry God." Jonathan Edwards partly led, for the points, what 18th- century religious revival movement? First Great Awakening
(prompt on "Great Awakening;" prompt on "Northampton Revival" or "Revival" before mentioned; do not accept or prompt on "Second Great Awakening")
A man with this surname tasked Washington Irving to document an expedition which resulted in the establishment of the first U.S. settlement on the Pacific (+) Coast. That man with this surname used Mackinac [[MAH-kuh-NAW]] Island as a base for his American (*) Fur Company. For the points, give this surname of a wealthy family whose patriarch John Jacob came from Waldorf and was America’s first multi-millionaire. Astor
(accept John Jacob Astor; accept Astoria; accept Waldorf-Astoria)
Some works by this artist, including The She-Wolf. bely a technique used by this artist for works such as Lavender Mist (+) and Number 17A, the latter of which was auctioned for $200 Million in 2016. This abstract expressionist employed a technique sometimes known as (*) "all-over," or "action" painting. For the points, identify this Wyoming-born artist sometimes known as Jack the Dripper. Jackson Pollock
(or Paul Jackson Pollock)
Producers of this commodity fought in the Johnson County War. Dodge City, Kansas was a major center for this (+) commodity, which was drastically reduced in an event called the Great Die-Up. Barbed wire was used to protect (*) these animals from rustlers who would steal them. Namesake "Drives" escorted, for the points, what animals that were often killed for steaks? Cattle
(accept Cows; accept Beef; accept Bulls; prompt on "Meat")
In 1966, military researchers spread a Bacillus subtilis variant in this system by dropping contaminated lightbulbs. Bernie Goetz shot (+) four young men on this system in 1984, and multiple bomb threats have targeted stops along this system, such as the (*) Times Square–42nd Street station. For the points, name this underground transit system that serves America's largest city. New York City Subway
(accept NYC Subway; prompt on "MTA;" prompt on "Subway" alone)
In this work, Monique Corzilius incorrectly counts from one to ten. The line "We must either love (+) each other, or we must die" is delivered in this advertisement that targeted opponent Barry (*) Goldwater for his willingness to wage nuclear war. For the points, name this advertisement during Lyndon B. Johnson's campaign about a girl who picks petals from the title flower. "Daisy" Advertisment
(accept "Daisy Girl;" accept "Peace, Little Girl")
This artist recorded the original version of "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" for Tamla Records, (+) which later became Motown. This artist described "picket lines and picket signs" in the song (*) "What's Going On?" For the points, identify this singer of "Let's Get It On" who performed "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" with Tammie Terrell. Marvin Gaye
(or Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.)
Jack Crace combined forces with the American fleet during this naval battle, which resulted in the demotion of Admiral Takagi. The USS Yorktown (+) was damaged in this battle, which caused the Japanese ship Shokaku to miss the (*) Battle of Midway. For the points, name this 1942 battle that took place in a sea near the Great Barrier Reef. The Battle of Coral Sea
In one speech, this man identified himself as an American, not a "Northern man" or a "Massachusetts man." While serving as secretary of state, (+) this man signed a treaty with Baron Ashburton that put an end to the Aroostook War. The (*) "Seventh of March Speech" was given by, for the points, what senator who argued against the devil in an American short story? Daniel Webster
In 1895, strong winds dropped the water level in this body of water by two feet. During a battle that took place at this location, the Lawrence and Niagara engaged the (+) Queen Anne. American naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry declared “We have (*) met the enemy and they are ours” during a battle in the War of 1812 on, for the points, which of the Great Lakes? Lake Erie
(accept Battle of Lake Erie)
The main character of this story is driven to commit the central act by the pale blue, vulture-like (+) eye of another character. That act is later uncovered after the main character of this story tears up the (*) floorboards. For the points, identify this Edgar Allan Poe short story about a murder uncovered by the ghostly beating of the title organ. "The Tell-Tale Heart"
A partly improvised section of this speech was prompted by a cry from singer Mahalia Jackson. This speech, which was given at the March (+) on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, repeats the line "Now is the time" and cries out (*) "Let freedom ring." For the points, name this speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. that called for an end to racism in the United States. "I Have a Dream"
Franklin Roosevelt gave a speech criticizing Republicans in Congress that was named for one of these animals. One of these animals led a team including Gunnar (+) Kaasen in transporting diphtheria antitoxin in the 1925 serum run. White House pets Laddie Boy and (*) Fala were, for the points, what animals that also include the sled-racing husky Balto? Dogs
During one of these events, a man gave a speech stating, "I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to (+) live for." Arnold Rothstein bribed people like "Shoeless" Joe Jackson before one of these events, which were rigged in the (*) Black Sox Scandal. Lou Gehrig gave his retirement speech at, for the points, what type of event played at Yankee Stadium? Baseball Games
(accept synonyms for Baseball Games, such as Baseball Matches or Baseball Contests; accept World Series after "Arnold Rothstein")