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How many islands are in the state of Hawaii? 132
How far is Hawaii from the continent of North America? 2000 miles
What is the food made from taro root? Poi
Who was the British explorer who was the first European in Hawaii? James Cook
What is Hawaii's capital? Honolulu
What year did Hawaii become our 50th state? 1959
What is the name of the place where gold was first found in California? Sutter's Mill
In 1848, a sudden movement of people went to the place where gold was found. What is this called? Gold Rush
What were the people that came west for the Gold Rush called? Forty-niners
What word means across the continent? Transcontinental
The transcontinental railroad was completed when the railroads met at this place? Promontary Point, Utah
What is the right to vote called? Suffrage
Who was a leader is the right for women's suffrage? Susan B. Anthony
Who was the first woman to serve as a judge? Esther Morris
What is the main reason that movie production moved west? Climate
Who developed to technology in movie cameras? Thomas Edison
What is the suburb of Los Angelos that became a movie capital? Hollywood
What is Japan's capital? Tokyo
How many main islands are in Japan? 4
What is Japan well know for exporting? Autos & electronics
Who were the first people on Hawaii? Polynesians
Who was the chief that united all eight Hawaiian islands? Kamehameha
What is an empty town without people? Ghost towns
Where was the last great gold rush? Nome Alaska
What amendment gave women the right to vote? 19th
When was the 19th Amendment passed? 1919
Who was the first women to serve in Congress? Jeannette Rankin
Who was the first women governor? Nellie Tayloe Ross
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