Maine was a subdivision of Massachusetts back in the day...Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain
I missed the author of the Declaration. A shame I missed that one, because the author is one of my favorite people in U.S. History and a Deist (kinda freethinker) to boot!
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08-28-2008, 11:19 AM #31Exposed to Gravity
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investigating mechanics of pulleys, levers, and mass.
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08-28-2008, 11:20 AM #32under construction
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I missed two and I'm kinda pissed about it.
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08-28-2008, 11:25 AM #33Registered User
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I only missed the Chief Justice one...
Hooray for me...
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08-28-2008, 11:33 AM #34Registered User
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Gotta love honesty
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08-28-2008, 12:25 PM #35Going back to beast mode
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I missed two, but I'm kind relieved about itOriginally Posted by glwanabe
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
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08-28-2008, 08:25 PM #36The Mini Shadow
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Missed that one also, shame on me. Also 5 othersOriginally Posted by partsRheavy
Don't put that on me Ricky Bobby, don't you ever put that on me.
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08-28-2008, 09:15 PM #37Registered User
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I got 25% but then I was only guessing (I live in Australia).
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08-28-2008, 09:21 PM #38The show goes on
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I missed those also and a few more %60Originally Posted by dbx
Yeah, it kind of gets you thinking
. My father sent that to me last night. I was lucky to have only missed 2. I missed the date of the Constitution (thinking Declaration instead) and the President during WWI.
<----- hangs head in shame
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08-28-2008, 09:41 PM #39Registered User
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I also missed 2: Senate Terms & the Fedreal Gvt doesn't provide education
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08-28-2008, 09:48 PM #40Banned
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8 / 20 :/
I am from australia, so I am kind of happy that I did poorly. I would have to be some kind of super-geek if I did well on that one, or at least someone who wanted citizenship.
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08-28-2008, 10:24 PM #41Registered User
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I missed 4, this is stuff I never think about.
2. When was the Constitution written?
1776 is not correct.
1787
13. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
365 is not correct.
435
14. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
2 is not correct.
6
19. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?
Antonin Scalia is not correct.
John G. Roberts, Jr
I just got back from the DNC convention at Mile High in Denver and it was amazing. I might post some pictures and video I took if you want. In act this entire week has been amazing here in Denver.
One thing I dont want to do is get into bashing one side or the other.
It was just amazing to see our political process in action. We are very lucky to have our system even with all it's faults.
Griff
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08-28-2008, 10:35 PM #42Exposed to Gravity
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No matter which party you side with, or if you are independent, it's great that you are able to observe history.Originally Posted by Griff79
I remember my H.S. civics teacher got a good deal of classroom mileage from some of his experiences back in the Ford/Carter/early Reagan era. He really enjoyed it when he had a chance to observe politics up close.
He was quite careful to keep his personal politics out of civics class. I think I know how he voted, but am still not 100% certain. He was moderate by today's standards.
You are a lucky Coloradan (I'm guessing), and those who live in Minneapolis-St. Paul will also be lucky observers next week.investigating mechanics of pulleys, levers, and mass.
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08-29-2008, 06:22 AM #43Going back to beast mode
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Agreed. We often take history for granted even when it's staring us in the face. Even being a moderate conservative, I've watched nearly everything concerning the DNC this week. I guess it's partly wanting to get inside your opponent's headOriginally Posted by partsRheavy
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It appears McCain will shock everyone at noontime today, and it appears very likely that his VP choice will be Alaskan Governor, Sarah Palin. Ebay exec, Meg Whitman isn't out for sure, but I'm pretty confident his choice will be a woman either way. And...either way...no matter who gets elected, history will be made."If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
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08-30-2008, 05:00 AM #44Pontifex Maximus
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I got 6 wrong ie I got 70% right. I should have listened more in US history lessons.Originally Posted by ntrllftr
Honestly, I missed 5.
I am surprised that I did that good to tell the truth.
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Wait a minute, I'm from another country.
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08-30-2008, 05:06 AM #45Registered User
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ahh what the hell these where hard i guessed the first 3 and they where right....the rest not so right
but im from aussie land so. i am excused
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08-30-2008, 11:23 AM #4630+-27 BMI
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I missed a few more than I should have, but they did have a wrong answer in the test.Originally Posted by partsRheavy
Only Congress may actually declare war. The President can start it, but it takes Congress to make it official.
Most of the ones I missed were recent things.So Close to the 6 Pack:)
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08-30-2008, 11:35 AM #47Going back to beast mode
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My 17yr old took it last night and missed....12!
"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
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. My father sent that to me last night. I was lucky to have only missed 2. I missed the date of the Constitution (thinking Declaration instead) and the President during WWI.
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