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Which year witnessed the passage of the “Asiatic Barred Zone Act?”

2/6/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Civil Rights, Immigration, Politics, World War I
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In 1763, this group massacred the inhabitants of the Conestoga settlement in Lancaster County. What was their name?

1/30/17
Author Cary Hutto

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In 1913, more than 5,000 protestors marched in Washington, D.C. in support of which civil rights cause?

1/22/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Civil Rights, Women
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Which prominent civil rights leader once studied at the Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, PA?

1/17/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Civil Rights, Religion
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Chartered by Congress in 1816, this PHL-based financial institution served as the central bank of the U.S. for nearly two decades. What was its name?

1/9/17
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Banking, Philadelphia, War of 1812
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On the eve of his daring Delaware River crossing in 1776, George Washington asked which prominent Philadelphian to "create as great a diversion as possible"?

12/25/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 18th century, American Revolution
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This PHL-based club, founded in 1909, helped stoke public interest in flying. What was its name?

12/18/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Science and Medicine
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In 1964, S. Kind and Sons closed after 93 years of business in Philadelphia. What was S. Kind and Sons?

12/12/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, 20th century, Arts and Culture, Business, Philadelphia
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In early 1942, the Kobayashi family was evacuated to which type of camp?

12/7/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Civil Rights, Ethnic history, Politics, World War II
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On November 28, 1894, a large and familiar piece of art was added to Philadelphia’s City Hall. What was it?

11/28/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia
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