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Plebe Trivia 1-22
Plebe Knowledge
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the significance of the cadet colors? | The components of gun powder are charcoal, saltpeter (potassium nitrate) and sulfur, which are black, gray, and gold in color. |
| When was a Fourth Classman presented the Medal of Honor? | Cadet Calvin P. Titus, a Fourth Classman, was awarded the Congressional Medal of honor for gallantry at Peking, China, 14 August1900, while a soldier of the 14th United States Infantry. The medal was presented by President Theodore Roosevelt, 11June1902. |
| Who used artillery fire on his former artillery instructor? | General Beauregard fired upon Major Anderson, who was stationed at Fort Sumter |
| When did the Corps of Cadets stand to arms? | Riots against the draft of 1863 word reached West Point that a mob was going to burn the Academy. Ball cartridges were issued to the cadets. Pickets of cadets with a field gun at each point north, south, Gees. No attack |
| What is the largest piece of granite turned in the Western Hemisphere? | The shaft of Battle Monument. |
| Who paid for Battle Monument? | The contributions of 6% of a month's pay from the officers and men of the Regular Army for a period of years. |
| When was over half of the American Army stationed at West Point? | After the Revolutionary War, Congress reduced the Army to 80 men, 55 of whom were stationed at West Point. |
| What is the oldest regularly garrisoned military post in the United States? | West Point has been garrisoned since 20January1778. |
| What do the stained glass windows in the north wing of the Mess Hall depict? |
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