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Famous Taverns in U.S. History Quiz

Taverns have played a surprisingly central role in the history of the United States. Here are questions on 10 such taverns.

A multiple-choice quiz by chessart. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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chessart

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5 mins

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293,851

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What historic event took place at Fraunces Tavern in New York City on December 4, 1783? Hint

The five boroughs of New York were formally united into one city.

The treaty ending the Revolutionary War was signed.

George Washington bade farewell to his officers following the Revolutionary War.

The first mayor of New York City was sworn into office.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon, in Oakland, California, was a hangout for which famous writer? Hint

Jack London

Upton Sinclair

John Steinbeck

Mark Twain

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which famous rebellion was planned in 1786 at Conkey's Tavern in Pelham, Massachusetts? Hint

Whiskey Rebellion

Dorr Rbellion

Fries Rebellion

Shays Rebellion

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sprague's Tavern, in Chepachet, Rhode Island, played a key role in which political movement? Hint

Whiskey Rebellion

Dorr Rebellion

Underground Railroad

Women's suffrage

5. What is the name of the famous tavern in Chicago whose owner is said to be responsible for the Chicago Cubs not appearing in the World Series for the 63 years following their 1945 collapse against the Detroit Tigers? Hint

The Bambino Saloon

The Billy Goat Tavern

The Little Brown Jug Pub

John Barleycorn Saloon

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Blue Moon Tavern has been a popular counterculture hangout for such literary giants as Theodore Roethke, Dylan Thomas, and Allen Ginsberg. In which city is this famous tavern located? Hint

Portland

Santa Fe

San Francisco

Seattle

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Question 7 of 10

7. Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, has been visited by many U.S. Presidents. But which one spent the first night of his presidency at the tavern? Hint

Andrew Jackson

James K. Polk

John Quincy Adams

James Madison

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which New York tavern was a favorite hangout of the poet Dylan Thomas? Hint

White Horse Tavern

Kinsale Tavern

McSorley's

Pete's Tavern

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following 19th-century figures is most closely associated with the Long Branch Saloon in Dodge City, Kansas? Hint

Kit Carson

Wyatt Earp

Billy the Kid

Butch Cassidy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nuttal & Mann's Saloon No. 10 in Deadwood, South Dakota, will be forever associated with which famous western figure? Hint

Buffalo Bill Cody

Wild Bill Hickok

Jesse James

George Custer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What historic event took place at Fraunces Tavern in New York City on December 4, 1783?

Answer: George Washington bade farewell to his officers following the Revolutionary War.

Following his meeting with his officers, Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief and returned to Mount Vernon, intending to enjoy a much-deserved retirement. Fraunces Tavern is still open and houses a restaurant and a museum.

2. Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon, in Oakland, California, was a hangout for which famous writer?

Answer: Jack London

Located on the Oakland waterfront, the bar was built in 1880 from the timbers of an old whaling ship. Sailors used to make this the last stop before going out to sea, and the first upon their return, hence the bar's name. London used many of the stories he heard here in his books. For example, the saloon is mentioned 17 times in London's novel "John Barleycorn".

3. Which famous rebellion was planned in 1786 at Conkey's Tavern in Pelham, Massachusetts?

Answer: Shays Rebellion

Daniel Shays, a decorated Revolutionary War veteran, organized about 800 Massachusetts farmers in rebellion against various farm policies which were bankrupting farmers. The rebellion was squelched the next year, but most of the men involved were ultimately pardoned.

4. Sprague's Tavern, in Chepachet, Rhode Island, played a key role in which political movement?

Answer: Dorr Rebellion

The Dorr Rebellion of 1841-1842 is an important event in Rhode Island history. Dorr was rebelling against Rhode Island laws limiting the vote to landowners, which disenfranchised many urban laborers. Both Dorr and the incumbent governor claimed to have won the gubernatorial election of 1842, resulting in Dorr convening the Rhode Island general assembly at Sprague's Tavern.

Although Dorr was found guilty of treason, his revolt was successful in that voting requirements were soon liberalized. The tavern, now known as Tavern on Main, is still open for business.

Answer: The Billy Goat Tavern

The tavern owner was ejected from a key World Series game with his pet goat during one of the 1945 World Series games, and is said to have put a hex on the Cubs as he left. The legend of course has grown over the years, and "The Curse of the Billy Goat" has supposedly kept the Cubs out of the World Series for the following 63 years.

The same tavern is also trivially famous as the source of John Belushi's famous Saturday Night Live sketches in which he always yelled out "cheeseburger, cheeseburger; no fries, chips; no Coke, Pepsi."

6. The Blue Moon Tavern has been a popular counterculture hangout for such literary giants as Theodore Roethke, Dylan Thomas, and Allen Ginsberg. In which city is this famous tavern located?

Answer: Seattle

Opening in 1934 soon after prohibition had ended, this tavern quickly became popular with University of Washington students. It has survived, escaping demolition due to fervent protests by its many supporters.

7. Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, has been visited by many U.S. Presidents. But which one spent the first night of his presidency at the tavern?

Answer: Andrew Jackson

Jackson reportedly snuck out through a window of the White House and walked the six miles to the tavern to avoid the rowdy inaugural party which his supporters were having at the White House.

8. Which New York tavern was a favorite hangout of the poet Dylan Thomas?

Answer: White Horse Tavern

It was here that Thomas uttered his famous last words, "I've had eighteen straight whiskeys, I think that's the record."

9. Which of the following 19th-century figures is most closely associated with the Long Branch Saloon in Dodge City, Kansas?

Answer: Wyatt Earp

It was while working as a card dealer at the Long Branch in the 1870's that Earp forged his reputation as a lawman and gambler. After that he moved around a lot, and ended up dying in Los Angeles at the age of 80.

10. Nuttal & Mann's Saloon No. 10 in Deadwood, South Dakota, will be forever associated with which famous western figure?

Answer: Wild Bill Hickok

It was here that Hickok was shot dead on August 2, 1876, holding the now-famous "dead man's hand", Aces and eights.

Source: Author chessart

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