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West Coast History Trivia Quiz

Odd facts about the American West Coast.

A multiple-choice quiz by bonwil_. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
bonwil_

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,625

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
920

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Caucasian woman was first to arrive in what is now Astoria, Oregon in April 1814? Hint

Jane Barnes

Jane Seymore

Jane Astor

Jane Adams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Was the continental United States bombed during World War 2?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. From whom did Sarah Winchester inherit the fortune she used to build the now famous mansion? Hint

William John Winchester

William Wirt Winchester

Herbert William Winchester

Albert William Winchester

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Question 4 of 10

4. The western states are home to many old buildings, some are still in use. However, one of the oldest is a courthouse located in _______? Hint

Long Beach, Washington

Salem, Oregon

Mariposa, California

Bakersfield, California

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did the infamous Yuma Territorial Prison open? Hint

1834

1852

1896

1876

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the only man in the twentieth century elected to three consecutive terms as Governor of California? Hint

Henry Markham

Hiram Johnson

Ronald Reagan

Earl Warren

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Question 7 of 10

7. Theodore Kaczynski, better known as the "Unabomber", was arrested at his cabin in Montana on April 3, 1996. Where was he tried for his crimes? Hint

Seattle, WA

Sacramento, CA

Boise, ID

Helena, MT

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who said, "From where the sun now stands I will fight no more, forever". Hint

Chief Sitting Bull

Chief Joseph

Chief Tenaya

Chief Crazy Horse

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was the first hydroelectric damn built on the Columbia River? Hint

Rock Island Dam

McNary Dam

The Dalles Dam

Grand Coulee Dam

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mining in earnest began in northwest Humboldt County, Nevada in 1905. The Virgin Valley is still a rich location and active site for collection of what? Hint

silver

opals

gold

coal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Caucasian woman was first to arrive in what is now Astoria, Oregon in April 1814?

Answer: Jane Barnes

She arrived there with the thought of being a seamstress. Since all the men wore clothing made of animal skins she did the only thing left available to her. She became a prostitute.

2. Was the continental United States bombed during World War 2?

Answer: yes

On the night of June 21 1942 a Japanese submarine fired 17 bombs that hit Fort Stevens south of the mouth of the Columbia River; thereby making the Oregon coast one of only a very few places in the continental United States to be struck by enemy fire.

3. From whom did Sarah Winchester inherit the fortune she used to build the now famous mansion?

Answer: William Wirt Winchester

After the death of her only child and her husband, a spiritualist told her to build the mansion to assuage the deaths of the people killed by the Winchester repeating rifle.

4. The western states are home to many old buildings, some are still in use. However, one of the oldest is a courthouse located in _______?

Answer: Mariposa, California

The two story building was erected in 1854 at a cost of $9,200. It took the county four years to pay for the construction.

5. In what year did the infamous Yuma Territorial Prison open?

Answer: 1876

It was open from 1876 to 1909 and housed 3069 inmates including 29 women during its history. Yuma was a model facility for its time, providing inmates with medical care, educational opportunities, and even a library. Inmates also made hand-crafted items which were sold at the Sunday bazaar at the prison.

6. Who was the only man in the twentieth century elected to three consecutive terms as Governor of California?

Answer: Earl Warren

Warren was in office from 1942-1953, Markham from 1891-1895, Reagan from 1967-1975,and Johnson from 1911-1917. Warren left office to become the 14th Chief Justice of the United States.

7. Theodore Kaczynski, better known as the "Unabomber", was arrested at his cabin in Montana on April 3, 1996. Where was he tried for his crimes?

Answer: Sacramento, CA

He was convicted on May 5, 1998 and is currently serving four life sentences. His crime spree lasted nearly two decades, targeting universities and airlines. Ultimately three people were killed and 23 were wounded.

8. Who said, "From where the sun now stands I will fight no more, forever".

Answer: Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph died in 1904 on a reservation in Washington from what the reservation doctor said was a broken heart. Born around 1840 in what is now eastern Oregon, he is perhaps the most famous Nez Perce Indian. Known for his great military mind, he is better known as a peacemaker and humanitarian.

9. Which was the first hydroelectric damn built on the Columbia River?

Answer: Rock Island Dam

The Rock Island Dam was constructed in 1932, Grand Coulee in 1942, McNary in 1957 and The Dalles in 1960. The Bonneville Power Administration was created by an act of Congress in 1937. There are now approximately 31 hydroelectric dams in the B.P.A. on the Columbia River.

10. Mining in earnest began in northwest Humboldt County, Nevada in 1905. The Virgin Valley is still a rich location and active site for collection of what?

Answer: opals

Although nearly all black opals are mined in New South Wales, Australia the finds in Virgin Valley produce a variety of good quality gems. Many tourists enjoy the facilities of Virgin Valley to find their own treasures.

Source: Author bonwil_

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