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1. Let's begin at the Old North Church, associated with Paul Revere's famous ride to warn Americans in the countryside that British troops were approaching. Where is this church located?
2. One of the running jokes on Groucho Marx's T.V. show, "You Bet Your Life", was the question "Who's buried in Grant's Tomb?" More important for our purposes, however, is the question, where is Grant's Tomb (also known as the General Grant National Memorial)?
3. Two of the most significant documents in American history - the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution - were adopted by groups meeting in the building now known as Independence Hall. Where is this historic site located?
4. Washington, D.C., is filled with historic landmarks, including the official residence of the president of the United States. It has been called at various times the President's Palace, the President's House, and the Executive Mansion. Which president gave it the official name the White House in 1901?
5. Another well-known landmark in Washington is a memorial on the Mall known simply as "The Wall". It lists the names of more than 50,000 Americans who died in which war?
6. The National Military Park located in this city on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River commemorates a major Civil War siege and battle that took place in the summer of 1863. The surrender of the city split the Confederacy and marked a significant victory for Union forces under the leadership of General Ulysses S. Grant. In what city is this historic park located?
7. Historic houses are popular landmarks because they give insight into the everyday lives of the people who lived there. Which American president lived at Monticello, now a historic site near Charlottesville, Virginia?
8. The Alamo is known as the "cradle of Texas liberty" and was the site of one of the best-known battles in American history. In what Texas city is the Alamo located?
9. Another popular tourist destination is a national park--the first to be established in the United States--that stretches over land in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Home to Old Faithful as well as large numbers of wild animals, what is the name of this park?
10. Our final landmark is located in Pasadena, California, and is home to the oldest football bowl game in the United States. What is the name of this famous stadium?
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