Mini-Quiz: “We Didn’t Start the Fire” History Summary from 1949-1989

1. How did Harry S Truman first become U.S. President?

   He was Vice President when Roosevelt passed awayThat is correct. You are close to being a History Champion. He was selected when he won the Irish Sweepstakes contestSorry, not correct. Try another button. He beat out Nixon in a hard-fought electionGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. Who was Juan Perón?

   He was the first man on the MoonSorry, not correct. Try another button. He was a popular leader in Argentina in 1954Correct. You must be a fan of Billy Joel. He developed a new type of wineOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961?

   Thousands of wild pigs invaded Mississippi, resulting in 75 deathsOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Chinese soldiers attacked the Bay of Pigs to eradicate the swine flu diseaseGood try, but not right. Select another answer. President John F. Kennedy allowed an attack on Cuba at the Bay of PigsThat is correct. You are close to being a History Champion.

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