Bisham Hill Books Quiz One

Confused about the sequence of events of the 20the Century? Convinced you're a History geek and can ace any quiz? Here's your chance to prove your knowledge or improve your knowledge of what happened before and after the 1930 Census.

There are no TRUE or FALSE questions in this quiz, just BEFORE or AFTER. Easy? Let's see...

1. Scott Joplin composed piano music that became closely associated with the era known as "Ragtime." Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

2. U.S. citizens were issued rationing coupons to help in the "War Effort." Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

3. Senator Joe McCarthy was involved in hearings that eventually blacklisted some famous Hollywood names due to "UnAmerican Actvities." Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

4. John F. Kennedy was became a U.S. Senator from Massacussetts. Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

5. Willis Carrier is known for bringing air-conditioning to millions of Americans. Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

6. Wiley Post and the beloved comedian Will Rogers were killed in a plane crash over Alaska. Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

7. W.E.B. DuBois helped to form the NAACP. Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

8. First Lady Nancy Reagan graduated high school. Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

9. Thomas Edison, inventor of the electric light bulb, died. Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

10. Albert Einstein immigrated to the United States, becoming a professor at Princeton University. Was this BEFORE or AFTER 1930?

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

1) Before, 2) After, 3) After, 4) After, 5) Before, 6) After, 7) Before, 8) After, 9) Before, 10) After.