History Quiz

[no1tovote4]

Looks like I created a toughie. I guess I will need to give some hints.

Hint: After Polk.

 

[Said1]

Looks like I created a toughie. I guess I will need to give some hints.

Hint: After Polk.

Ahem!

Answer, SVP.

 

[no1tovote4]

David Rice Atchison was President for a Day....

He even had it on his tombstone. Atchison was asked what he did on that momentous day he was President. His reply, "I went to bed."

This is actually a popular myth. The story came about because James Polk's term of office ended on a Saturday, and Zachary Taylor refused to be sworn in the next day because it was the Sabbath. Instead he was sworn in on Monday. The Constitution at the time stated that the President Pro Tempore of the Senate was 3rd in line and since neither a President or a VP were sworn in, that made Atchison next in line.

The only fault with this is that noone is the President until they are sworn in and since nobody was actually sworn in as President on that day we were actually without a President for a 24 hour period.

 

[Said1]

David Rice Atchison was President for a Day....

He even had it on his tombstone. Atchison was asked what he did on that momentous day he was President. His reply, "I went to bed."

This is actually a popular myth. The story came about because James Polk's term of office ended on a Saturday, and Zachary Taylor refused to be sworn in the next day because it was the Sabbath. Instead he was sworn in on Monday. The Constitution at the time stated that the President Pro Tempore of the Senate was 3rd in line and since neither a President or a VP were sworn in, that made Atchison next in line.

The only fault with this is that noone is the President until they are sworn in and since nobody was actually sworn in as President on that day we were actually without a President for a 24 hour period.

You still get the next question.

 

[USViking]

David Rice Atchison was President for a Day....

He even had it on his tombstone. Atchison was asked what he did on that momentous day he was President. His reply, "I went to bed."

This is actually a popular myth. The story came about because James Polk's term of office ended on a Saturday, and Zachary Taylor refused to be sworn in the next day because it was the Sabbath. Instead he was sworn in on Monday. The Constitution at the time stated that the President Pro Tempore of the Senate was 3rd in line and since neither a President or a VP were sworn in, that made Atchison next in line.

The only fault with this is that noone is the President until they are sworn in and since nobody was actually sworn in as President on that day we were actually without a President for a 24 hour period.

Alright, that's not as bogus as I thought it would be.

Someone ask another question. I only feel like answering, if I can.

 

[no1tovote4]

How much was Benedict Arnold paid to be a traitor?

 

[Annie]

How much was Benedict Arnold paid to be a traitor?

I know this, just got to remember.

 

[Annie]

I know this, just got to remember.

Thought at first was like $1k, but I think more like 10k.

 

[5stringJeff]

How much was Benedict Arnold paid to be a traitor?

If I remember correctly, it was 100 pounds and a brigade command (which never occurred, since he was captured).

 

[no1tovote4]

If I remember correctly, it was 100 pounds and a brigade command (which never occurred, since he was captured).

Not according to my sources.

 

[Annie]

Not according to my sources.

What about mine?

 

[no1tovote4]

What about mine?

He was paid quite a bit but not what he demanded. Yours is not right either.

Think higher on the demand lower than 10k on the actual pay.

 

[Annie]

He was paid quite a bit but not what he demanded. Yours is not right either.

Think higher on the demand lower than 10k on the actual pay.

$7k? Something between 1k-10k?

 

[5stringJeff]

Not according to my sources.

Oh well. I guess I don't remember correctly!

 

[no1tovote4]

$7k? Something between 1k-10k?

Close enough....


Answer: Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) demanded £20,000 from the British but received only £6,315. In exchange, he revealed American battle plans, tried (but failed) to deliver West Point, and crossed over to the British army. Although Arnold was given 13,400 acres of land in Canada after the war, he lived the rest of his life in England.

Here is a link to the letter that he wrote to the inhabitants of the US, attempting to excuse his actions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold's_letter_To_the_Inhabitants_of_America

 

[5stringJeff]

Close enough....


Answer: Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) demanded £20,000 from the British but received only £6,315. In exchange, he revealed American battle plans, tried (but failed) to deliver West Point, and crossed over to the British army. Although Arnold was given 13,400 acres of land in Canada after the war, he lived the rest of his life in England.

Here is a link to the letter that he wrote to the inhabitants of the US, attempting to excuse his actions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold's_letter_To_the_Inhabitants_of_America

At the Post Chapel at West Point, there are plaques on the wall, commemorating the service of many Revolutionary War generals. On Benedict Arnold's plaque, the name has been carved out, along with the date of death.

 

[Annie]

Close enough....


Answer: Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) demanded £20,000 from the British but received only £6,315. In exchange, he revealed American battle plans, tried (but failed) to deliver West Point, and crossed over to the British army. Although Arnold was given 13,400 acres of land in Canada after the war, he lived the rest of his life in England.

Here is a link to the letter that he wrote to the inhabitants of the US, attempting to excuse his actions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold's_letter_To_the_Inhabitants_of_America

Whoops, with Viking missing and a certain blond friend not reminding me, I kinda forgot!

Try this:

Graduated from Harvard in 1745. 1757 he succeeded his father as Plymouth County sheriff. He became involved in state politics during the Stamp Act crisis of 1765; he began a 12-year term in Massachusetts General Court the following year. An outspoken opponent of British rule, an active Patriot, he associated with John and Abigail Adams and Samuel Adams. He became president of the Provisional Congress; he also served during the war first as Paymaster General, where he worked with George Washington in Cambridge, then as a member of the Continental Navy Board. After the war, he feared that the ideals of the Revolution were being forgotten in the formation of the new government put him at odds with many leaders, particularly Gov. John Hancock, and made it increasingly difficult for him to gain election to state office.

 

[Said1]

Whoops, with Viking missing and a certain blond friend not reminding me, I kinda forgot!

Try this:

Graduated from Harvard in 1745. 1757 he succeeded his father as Plymouth County sheriff. He became involved in state politics during the Stamp Act crisis of 1765; he began a 12-year term in Massachusetts General Court the following year. An outspoken opponent of British rule, an active Patriot, he associated with John and Abigail Adams and Samuel Adams. He became president of the Provisional Congress; he also served during the war first as Paymaster General, where he worked with George Washington in Cambridge, then as a member of the Continental Navy Board. After the war, he feared that the ideals of the Revolution were being forgotten in the formation of the new government put him at odds with many leaders, particularly Gov. John Hancock, and made it increasingly difficult for him to gain election to state office.

Hmmm, one man who's never eaten in my kitchen.

Remember that? From the Cliff Clavin on Jeopordy episode?

 

[Annie]

Hmmm, one man who's never eaten in my kitchen.

Remember that? From the Cliff Clavin on Jeopordy episode?

Never saw Cliff on jeapordy, either at work or something! Read about him though.

So the answer?

 

[Said1]

Never saw Cliff on jeapordy, either at work or something! Read about him though.

So the answer?

He wasn't actually on jeopordy, it was just pretend.