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What year did Maine split from Massachusetts to become a state?
1820
1776
1810
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Who was the first governor of Maine?
William King
Benjamin Ames
Nathan Clifford
Question 3/12
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Which of these is a nickname for Maine?
The Blue Law State
The Old Colony State
The Pine Tree State
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Which people are believed to have replaced the so-called "Red Paint People" in Maine about 3,800 years ago?
Maliseet
Susquehanna
Penobscot
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The 1607 Popham Colony, was settled by the British in what would become this Maine town:
Phippsburg
Bangor
Camden
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Who led an expedition through Maine to invade the province of Quebec during the Revolutionary War?
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Richard Montgomery
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Which of these was founded as Maine's first post-secondary school in 1794?
Bowdoin College
Colby College
Maine College
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In 1851, Maine became the first state to outlaw...
Slavery
Alcohol
Voting by women
Question 9/12
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Harriet Beecher Stowe started writing her influential 1852 book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in which Maine town?
Brewer
Brunswick
York
Question 10/12
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The oldest national park, Acadia was initially created in which year?
1919
1908
1940
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In 1954, Maine became the last state in the country to allow these people to vote:
Women
Blacks
Reservation Indians
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What is the capital city of Maine?
Augusta
Bangor
Portland
Based on the results of this quiz, you're not very keen on the history of Maine just yet! While you might know a little bit about Maine, you still have a lot to learn before you can call yourself an expert!
C+, Maine Mundane
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true Maine maverick! You know the history of Maine better than most of the folks who call this great state home. From the pre-colony days till prohibition, you know Maine well!
B+, Maine Maverick
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly Maine marvelous! You know the state of Maine like few American citizens can. From the days when native Americans roamed the lands up until prohibition, you know everything about the history of this state!
A+, Maine Marvelous
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Maine's history is well known to some and a mystery to most. Do you know your Maine history as well as a true resident? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out!
1
What year did Maine split from Massachusetts to become a state?
1820
1776
1810
2
Who was the first governor of Maine?
William King
Benjamin Ames
Nathan Clifford
3
Which of these is a nickname for Maine?
The Blue Law State
The Old Colony State
The Pine Tree State
4
Which people are believed to have replaced the so-called "Red Paint People" in Maine about 3,800 years ago?
Maliseet
Susquehanna
Penobscot
5
The 1607 Popham Colony, was settled by the British in what would become this Maine town:
Phippsburg
Bangor
Camden
6
Who led an expedition through Maine to invade the province of Quebec during the Revolutionary War?
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Richard Montgomery
7
Which of these was founded as Maine's first post-secondary school in 1794?
Bowdoin College
Colby College
Maine College
8
In 1851, Maine became the first state to outlaw...
Slavery
Alcohol
Voting by women
9
Harriet Beecher Stowe started writing her influential 1852 book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in which Maine town?
Brewer
Brunswick
York
10
The oldest national park, Acadia was initially created in which year?
1919
1908
1940
11
In 1954, Maine became the last state in the country to allow these people to vote:
Women
Blacks
Reservation Indians
12
What is the capital city of Maine?
Augusta
Bangor
Portland
