When did Columbus land in the Americas?

Quarter 1 Extra Credit/Columbus Day

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Michael Curran
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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1542
1492
1607
1620
2.
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Why was Columbus Day originally created?
Raise money for Spanish refugees
Create a national holiday for Spain
Destroy Native American culture
To honor Italian-American heritage
3.
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1 min • 1 pt
What nation did Columbus sail for?
Spain
Italy
Portugal
Britain
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was murdered in New Orleans for his arrest of Italian-Americans?
police chief
mayor
governor
President
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the result of the murder and following trial?
The accused were deported back to Italy
The perpetrators were never found
Accused for found guilty and sentenced to life in prison
Riot and lynching of 11 Italian Americans
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did the U.S. make up with Italy?
They never did and were enemies until the end of World War II
Allowed for increase of Italian immigrants into the U.S.
Created Discovery Day and paid $25,000
Renamed the capital, the District of Columbia
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who designated Columbus a national holiday and allowed for Italian-Americans to celebrated their identity?
Herbert Hoover
Joe Biden
John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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