1. In what order did the 13 original colonies ratify the U.S. Constitution and thus become states?

2. "Almighty God, I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." Who made this declaration in a speech in reference to England's oppression against the colonies here in the New World?

3. What war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

4. In what year did the Little League Baseball World Series begin?

5. Did Marilyn Monroe ever receive an Oscar for her acting?

6. What movie star was divorced from Ronald Reagan when he was still in show business?

7. Which of what were formerly the nine planets was removed, dropping the list to eight?

8. With the removal of the body in the preceding question from the list, can you name the eight planets in our solar system?

9. What World War II military hero designed his own uniform jacket?

10. Name the only person to have been named to the College Basketball Hall of Fame both as a player and as a coach.

Answers

1. The first state was Delaware, followed by Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina and Rhode Island.

2. These were the words of a speech by Patrick Henry in a colony meeting is a church in Richmond, Va.

3. The Treaty of Paris officially ended the Revolutionary War between the American colonies and England.

4. The Little League World Series began in 1947.

5. Marilyn Monroe never received an Academy Award for her acting.

6. Jane Wyman was Reagan's first wife.

7. Pluto was removed from the list of planets.

8. The eight planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

9. Dwight Eisenhower designed the jacket. Peabody, Mass., Answer Man-ers Eric and Jolene Landis sent us this question and answer.

10. John Wooden holds that honor. Thanks to Lilburn, Ga., Answer Man-er Marshall Miller for this question.

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