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1. December 16, 1880 marked the beginning of the First Boer War. It was fought in an area that is now controlled by which nation?
2. Who assassinated U.S. President James A. Garfield in 1881?
3. Which of the following ancient cities was bombarded by the United Kingdom during an invasion that occurred in July, 1882?
4. On May 24, 1883, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in New York City was completed and open to the public. Who was the engineer who designed it?
5. On December 6, 1884, an obelisk that stands in America's capital was completed, becoming the world's tallest structure (at the time). Which U.S. president does it commemorate?
6. Which of the following major communications corporations came into a life of its own on March 3, 1885?
7. On October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor was completed and opened to the public. Has the Statue of Liberty always been painted green?
8. On February 2, 1887, the first official Groundhog Day was celebrated. In which U.S. state was the holiday established?
9. What was the name of the area in London where the victims of serial killer Jack the Ripper were found? The majority of these murders occurred in the year 1888.
10. On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was completed in Paris, France. It was built in preparation for which event?
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