Galveston

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Which was NOT one of Galveston’s Nicknames? Options: Wall Street of the South, Octopus of the Gulf, The Oleander City, The Big Easy, Playground of the Southwest

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The Big Easy

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The pirate Jean Lafitte came to Galveston in 1819 and established a settlement. What did he call it?

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Campeche

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The first Mardi Gras was held in Galveston in what year?

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1867

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Galveston is home to many “firsts” in Texas. Which does Galveston not claim as a “first” in the state? Post Office, Hospital, Opera House, Telegraph

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Opera House

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In the early 1900s, you could rent a swimsuit at Murdoch’s Bathhouse on the Seawall. How much did it cost?

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25 cents

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True or False: In the late 1800s, Galveston surpassed Ellis Island as the largest center for immigration in the US.

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True

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The Juneteenth announcement was made in Galveston, when Union General Gordon Granger and his troops arrived on June 19. What year did this take place?

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1865

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In 1898, Galveston had become the 2nd richest city in the nation. Which city surpassed Galveston as the richest city?

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Providence, Rhode Island

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The deadliest natural disaster in US history struck Galveston on September 8, 1900. What kind of disaster was it?

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Hurricane

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The Bathing Girl Revue was a famous and glamorous beauty pageant held in Galveston, Texas, during the 1920s and early 1930s. It is considered a direct predecessor to what modern contest?

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Miss Universe