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• America's 250th Anniversary (America250)

Which president proclaimed the 1976 United States Bicentennial, the major predecessor to America250?

Answer

Gerald Ford

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• America's 250th Anniversary (America250)

Which state became the 50th U.S. state in 1959, completing the flag displayed during America250?

Answer

Hawaii

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• America's 250th Anniversary (America250)

Which treaty signed in 1783 recognized United States independence and ended the Revolutionary War, a key America250 milestone?

Answer

Treaty of Paris

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• America's 250th Anniversary (America250)

Which 1777 Revolutionary War battle is widely called a turning point and is featured in America250 history programs?

Answer

Battle of Saratoga

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• America's 250th Anniversary (America250)

What is the official term for a 250th anniversary, as used for America250?

Answer

Semiquincentennial

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• America's 250th Anniversary (America250)

How many colonies declared independence in 1776, forming the original United States celebrated by America250?

Answer

Thirteen colonies

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• America's 250th Anniversary (America250)

Which city hosted the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a milestone remembered during America’s 250th anniversary?

Answer

Philadelphia

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• Quinceañera

In many quinceañera traditions, what number of roses may the celebrant present to symbolize each year of life?

Answer

Fifteen

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• Quinceañera

During a quinceañera, what dance is traditionally performed as the celebrant’s formal opening dance?

Answer

Waltz

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• Quinceañera

What title is often given to the adult woman who serves as the quinceañera’s principal sponsor?

Answer

Madrina

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• Quinceañera

What ceremony formally presents the quinceañera to her community during the celebration?

Answer

Presentation

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• Quinceañera

What formal garment is most associated with the quinceañera herself during the celebration?

Answer

Ball gown

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