What college did George Washington attend?
• He did not attend college. The death of his father ended Washington’s formal schooling, however he believed strongly in formal education. In his will, he left money and/or stocks to support three educational institutions. Other than General, what job did George Washington’s hold before he was president? • Farmer. Washington, who believed that America should become a “granary to the world”, sought to improve many aspects of farming. His advanced crop rotations, use of fertilizers, experimentation with crops, and innovative farm equipment made him one of the “pioneers” of modern agriculture. Did George Washington free his slaves? • Yes. Washington’s attitude toward slavery gradually changed as he grew older and especially as he fought for liberty in the American Revolution. In his will, he freed those slaves belonging to him (about 124) and his estate paid for the care of former Mount Vernon slaves for decades after his death. At least nine early presidents owned slaves, but only one –
3. The numerous debates stirred by TV rouse memories of the famed Lincoln-Douglas debates in the 1800s. What elective office were Abe Lincoln and Stephen Douglas seeking during those debates? 4. Which of the two debating candidates in the preceding question won the election? 5. What film version of a famed musical with the music of Leonard Bernstein and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim won 10 Oscars in 1961? 6. Can you name the pair of performers in the film version of the musical in the preceding question who were awarded Oscars for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress? 7. Dino Crocetti and Joseph Levitch were one of the most popular pairs in show business history. What were their stage names? 8. Name the four presidents whose images are carved into the stone of Mount Rushmore. 9. Can you name the six New England states? 10. Name the first state to ban slavery. For Bragging Rights, can you give the year in which this was made illegal? Answers 1. This is the number of visitors w
