History Quiz

[Annie]

Chicago... Sears Tower... Sears?

Think the Tribune Reaper!

 

[USViking]

Think the Tribune Reaper!

That guy was my first choice, but I couldn't think of him.

McCormick (1st name unk.) good enough?

 

[Annie]

That guy was my first choice, but I couldn't think of him.

McCormick (1st name unk.) good enough?

Colonel Robert McCormick! Spot on. I live about 5 minutes away from his estate, now a museum, private golf course, and #1 local locale for posh bashes:

http://www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/geninfo.htm

Most of those in the army around here, end up in the 1st Division.

Next question...

 

[freeandfun1]

Colonel Robert McCormick! Spot on. I live about 5 minutes away from his estate, now a museum, private golf course, and #1 local locale for posh bashes:

http://www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/geninfo.htm

Most of those in the army around here, end up in the 1st Division.

Next question...

1st ID is based out of Ft. Riley, Kansas (where Custer was based when he met his fate).

 

[USViking]

Colonel Robert McCormick! Spot on. I live about 5 minutes away from his estate, now a museum, private golf course, and #1 local locale for posh bashes:

http://www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/geninfo.htm

Most of those in the army around here, end up in the 1st Division.

Next question...

Civil War era editor/owner of national prominence.

A frim abolitionist and supporter of Lincoln,
he nevertheless posted bail for Jefferson Davis.

Died shortly after unsuccessful presidential run.

 

[Annie]

Civil War era editor/owner of national prominence.

A frim abolitionist and supporter of Lincoln,
he nevertheless posted bail for Jefferson Davis.

Died shortly after unsuccessful presidential run.

Greeley

 

[USViking]

Greeley

Yes.

You answered in five minutes.

You need more of a challenge.

 

[Annie]

Yes.

You answered in five minutes.

You need more of a challenge.

He's pretty famous!

Here's an easy one, I have to get to bed!

Attended Harvard. Father was a very religious man, wanted son to join clergy, instead became a lawyer. Came later than some to the 'right side', though once he did he was committed, but not so committed that he could let an unfair trial be held, so he became the defendants counsel!

 

[freeandfun1]

He's pretty famous!

Here's an easy one, I have to get to bed!

Attended Harvard. Father was a very religious man, wanted son to join clergy, instead became a lawyer. Came later than some to the 'right side', though once he did he was committed, but not so committed that he could let an unfair trial be held, so he became the defendants counsel!

Almost sounds like Horowitz, but I am sure it is not.

 

[Annie]

Almost sounds like Horowitz, but I am sure it is not.

He dressed neatly, unlike his more radical relative!

 

[Annie]

Almost sounds like Horowitz, but I am sure it is not.

Good guess, but wrong time frame!

 

[freeandfun1]

Good guess, but wrong time frame!

That's why I didn't think it would be him.... he's not history - yet!

 

[Annie]

That's why I didn't think it would be him.... he's not history - yet!

He's well admired, but he felt that history would not be as generous to him as some of his contemporaries.

 

[USViking]

He's pretty famous!

Here's an easy one, I have to get to bed!

Attended Harvard. Father was a very religious man, wanted son to join clergy, instead became a lawyer. Came later than some to the 'right side', though once he did he was committed, but not so committed that he could let an unfair trial be held, so he became the defendants counsel!

I'm getting serious feelings of inadequacy.

I have no idea who Mr. Free's Horowitz is- someone tell me!

how about Clarence Darrow for the answer? I think he specialized in defence.

 

[Annie]

I'm getting serious feelings of inadequacy.

I have no idea who Mr. Free's Horowitz is- someone tell me!

how about Clarence Darrow for the answer? I think he specialized in defence.

Nah, you're as competant as ever. Better clue:

He defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre.

 

[Annie]

whoops! On Horowitz:

http://www.frontpagemag.com/AboutHorowitz/index.asp

 

[USViking]

Nah, you're as competant as ever. Better clue:

He defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre.

John Adams?

 

[Annie]

John Adams?

There ya go! Next question, though I HAVE to go to bed soon!

 

[USViking]

Commander of British forces in New York City
from the time the city was captured during
the Revolution.

Historian Barabara Tuchman's research for her book The First Salute uncovered a colossal bill run up by his headquarters for brandy and wine.

Her reasonable conclusion was that his conspicuous ineptitude was due to drunkenness on his part, and his staff's.

 

[Annie]

Commander of British forces in New York City
from the time the city was captured during
the Revolution.

Historian Barabara Tuchman's research for her book The First Salute uncovered a colossal bill run up by his headquarters for brandy and wine.

Her reasonable conclusion was that his conspicuous ineptitude was due to drunkenness on his part, and his staff's.

I'll just be brave and guess: Howe. I didn't know. :shocked: