USHB Nationals Bee 2015-16 Bee Round 1 Bee Round 1 Regulation Questions

(1) While dying of pneumonia, this man remarked, “Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.” This man’s forces were stopped from meeting the Battle of Glendale when they became stuck in an artillery duel at White Oak Bridge. Barnard Elliott Bee’s cry, ending “Rally behind the Virginians” inspired this man’s nickname. For the point, name this Confederate general, killed by friendly fire at Chancellorsville, who earned the nickname “Stonewall” at Bull Run. ANSWER: Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson

(2) This case was upheld in Adkins v. Children’s Hospital, which ruled District of Columbia’s minimum wage laws for women to be unconstitutional. Oliver Wendell Holmes dissented in this case by stating “the Fourteenth Amendment does not enact Mr. Herbert Spencer’s Social Statics,” but this law upheld the importance of “liberty of contract”. For the point, name this 1905 Supreme Court case that overturned a state law limiting the working hours of bakers, beginning a legal “Era” in which the Court overturned numerous Progressive Era laws. ANSWER: Lochner v. New York

(3) This company spent millions on repairs for a location known as Thunder Horse PDQ. Fifteen of this company’s workers were killed in a March 2005 explosion in Texas City. This company used a record amount of Corexit for dispersal after an event on Macondo Prospect that led to the largest corporate settlement in U.S. history. For the point, what oil and gas company faced legal charges after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill? ANSWER: British Petroleum (or BP)

(4) The perpetrator of this event was not disarmed until he reached the police station, having specifically purchased a gun that would look good in a museum. The victim of this event was treated by Willard Bliss, whose unsterilized probing likely spread infection, and by Alexander Graham Bell, who used a metal detector in an attempt to find the bullet. For the point, name this event performed by Charles Guiteau that, after two months, resulted in the death of the 20th President. ANSWER: assassination of James Garfield (accept descriptions of the shooting, murder, death, etc. of Garfield)

(5) The military of this European country won the Second Battle of Snowshoes against the notorious Rogers’ Rangers. While trying to capture a fort run by this country, Edward Braddock was killed. This country set up a colony called Acadia and lost the Battle of the Plains of Abraham to the British during the American phase of the Seven Years War. For the point, what European country sponsored such explorers like Jacques Marquette? ANSWER: France

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(6) This politician denounced the proposed Briggs Initiative with the “Hope speech.” The “White Night” riots broke out after this man’s killer received a light sentence using the “Twinkie defense.” This so-called “Mayor of Castro Street” was, with George Moscone, assassinated by disgruntled ex-San Francisco supervisor Dan White in 1978. For the point, what activist was the first openly gay person to be elected to California public office? ANSWER: Harvey Bernard Milk

(7) In this work, Quelala controls a group of characters that may allegorically represent Native Americans. A group of three characters in this book may symbolize agricultural workers, industrial workers, and presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan. Though the protagonist is still told to stay on a road representing the gold standard, the movie adaptation of this book may have missed out on the bimetallism allegory by changing her silver slippers to ruby. For the point, name this book in which the innocent Kansas Populist, Dorothy, visits the Emerald City. ANSWER: The (Wonderful) Wizard of Oz

(8) In American Political Tradition, Richard Hofstadter wrote an essay about this man as “the Marx of the Master Class,” based upon this man’s discusion of class struggles in Disquisition on Government. As Monroe’s Secretary of War, this man bypassed Congress to form the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He questioned the right of the president to impose the Tariff of Abominations on the states in his South Carolina Exposition and Protest. For the point, name this pro-slavery South Carolina senator who clashed with Andrew Jackson in the Nullification Crisis. ANSWER: John Caldwell Calhoun

(9) Flyers found in connection to this event said “Free the political prisoners, or it will be sure death for all of you.” Edwin P. Fischer told investigators he was warned of this event “through the air from God,” which resulted in him being committed. The Galleanists are though to have carried out this event, whose effect can still be seen on the former J.P. Morgan headquarters. A horse-drawn wagon laden with dynamite was used in, for the point, what 1920 attack that caused a suspension of trading on the stock exchange floor? ANSWER: Wall Street bombing (accept equivalents for bombing)

(10) This author of Palestine: Peace, Not Apartheid quoted the Beatitudes, saying “Blessed are the peacemakers” at the closing of a summit he hosted. This man’s public health work includes a campaign to eradicate guinea worm disease, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize for, among other acts, his economic development work with Habitat for Humanity. The Camp David Accords were hosted by, for the point, what 39th U.S. President and former governor of Georgia? ANSWER: James Earl “Jimmy” Carter

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(11) In a 1689 riot in this city, the captain of the HMS Rose was arrested and Edmund Andros was briefly imprisoned on Castle Island. The phrase “no taxation without representation” was coined in this city’s Old West Church. The Trade Act of 1774 banned the use of this city’s port, in response to vandalism on board the Dartmouth, Eleanor, and Beaver. For the point, name this colonial city where Samuel Adams led a 1773 tea party. ANSWER: Boston

(12) A standard for one clause of this amendment was introduced in Blockburger v. New York. United States v. Moreland asked whether or not hard labor was an “infamous punishment,” thereby falling under this amendment’s requirement for a grand jury indictment. Like the 14th amendment, this amendment includes a clause requiring due process. Self-incrimination is protected against by, for the point, what Constitutional amendment often “pled” by defendants? ANSWER: Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution

(13) This man ordered the liquor agents out of his state, fulfilling a promise of “several hundred one-way tickets” made in an inauguration speech written by Asa Carter. During that speech, this man stood at the same spot where Jefferson Davis was sworn in as Confederate President, and proclaimed “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.” For the point, name this governor whose 1963 “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door” sought to prevent the integration of the University of Alabama. ANSWER: George Wallace

(14) Henry Karnes led a “Spy Squad” that captured an enemy intelligence officer during this battle. Mirabeau Lamar rescued Thomas Rusk during this battle. Deaf Smith destroyed Vince’s Bridge in this battle which prevented an enemy general from retreating. That general, now captured, was forced to sign the Treaties of Velasco, which required his troops to return south of the Rio Grande. For the point, name this 18-minute victory for Sam Houston over Santa Anna, the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. ANSWER: Battle of San Jacinto

(15) This man became famous for a court in which he argued against Reverend James Maury’s claim for back wages. He defended his colony in the Parson’s Cause in 1763, and he said he “smelt a rat” in Philadelphia and refused to attend the Constitutional Convention. This man introduced Stamp Act Resolutions by saying “if this be treason, make the most of it!” and, in 1775 at the Virginia Convention, he proclaimed that “I know not what course others may take”. For the point, name this politician who pronounced “Give me liberty, or give me death!” ANSWER: Patrick Henry

(16) As the Governor of the Indiana Territory, this man advocated for a repeal of a portion of the Northwest Ordinance as to allow slavery. This man negotiated the Treaty of Fort Wayne, which led to a war with a Shawnee-led confederacy. This man used his experience in that conflict in the election of 1840 in a campaign slogan that ended “and Tyler too”. For the point, name this American general at the Battle of Tippecanoe who served as the ninth President of the United States for roughly a month. ANSWER: William Henry Harrison (prompt on Harrison)

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(17) Mike Meese advised this man, who was accused of “cooking the books for the ” in an attack ad released by MoveOn.org about his betrayal. This subject of the biography All In succeeded Stanley McChrystal in a post in Afghanistan. In 2011, this man was unanimously confirmed to succeed Leon Panetta, but he resigned in disgrace after his affair with Paula Broadwell became public. For the point, name this former CIA director and Army general who directed the 2007 “Surge” in Iraq. ANSWER: David Petraeus

(18) The namesake of this region rebuilt Negro Fort following its 1816 destruction in battle. This region shared its initial purpose with the Mesilla Valley, which John Bartlett did not try to obtain. The northern boundary of this region is marked by the Gila River. The acquisition of this region allowed the completion of Asa Whitney’s southern transcontinental railroad and comprised the last territorial gains in the continental United States. For the point, name this piece of land that now comprises the southern portions of Arizona and New Mexico. ANSWER: Gadsden Purchase

(19) After this event, survivor Jerry Parr became a pastor and a woman consulted astrologer Joan Quigley. After it took place, a man joked “Honey, I forgot to duck” and made a joke about his surgeon’s political affiliations. After this event, Alexander Haig infamously proclaimed to be “in control here.” Its perpetrator apparently wanted to impress actress Jodie Foster and ended up paralyzing Press Secretary . For the point, name this March 1981 action carried out by John Hinckley, in which a sitting President was hospitalized but not killed. ANSWER: attempted (or unsuccessful) assassination of (do not accept or prompt on assassination of Ronald Reagan)

(20) This man built a New York mansion that was the first home to have an Otis elevator and is now home to the Cooper-Hewitt design museum. This member of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club claimed that “The problem of our age is the administration of wealth” in a work that supported death taxes and advocated redistribution from the wealthy to the poor. “The Gospel of Wealth” was written by, for the point, what entrepreneur and founder of over 1,600 American libraries and other philanthropic efforts, funded from his successful career in the steel industry? ANSWER: Andrew Carnegie

(21) Arthur Lee and Richard Penn unsuccessfully tried to deliver a document to this man that beseeches him “to procure us relief from our afflicting fears and jealousies.” Another document claims this man “has plundered our seas” and “ravaged our coasts,” among the “repeated injuries and usurpations” that led to the creation of that document. The Olive Branch Petition was addressed to, for the point, what British king whose rule was also addressed by the Declaration of Independence? ANSWER: George III

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(22) In response to an event in this location, Donald Trump took out several advertisements advocating for the death penalty and stating its perpetrators “should be afraid.” Matias Reyes confessed to committing the aforementioned crime in 2002, after the statute of limitations on rape had passed. Trisha Meili was assaulted while jogging in this location; the five suspects in that attack had a suit over racial discrimination settled by Bill de Blasio. For the point, name this large green space located in the middle of Manhattan. ANSWER: Central Park (accept Central Park 5 or Central Park jogger incident; prompt on Manhattan or before “green space”)

(23) The Hatch-Logan amendment revised a few provisions of this plan, which was advocated for by Joseph Taylor Robinson. A non-financial Black Monday was a major setback for the man behind this plan that may have led to its formulation. Owen Roberts’ sudden reconsideration in the case West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish was known as the “switch in time that saved nine,” ending this plan. For the point, name this plan by Franklin Roosevelt to protect his New Deal legislation by increasing the number of Supreme Court justices. ANSWER: Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s court-packing scheme (accept Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937; accept anything that suggests adding more justices to the Supreme Court)

(24) This only Republican member of the Keating Five awkwardly referred to a Presidential debate opponent as “that one.” This man, who used the Straight Talk Express during a failed presidential campaign, was held in disdain by Donald Trump, who noted he liked “people who weren’t captured.” For the point, name this Arizona Senator who ran for President in 2008 on a ticket with Sarah Palin, but lost to Barack Obama. ANSWER: John Sidney McCain III

(25) In this presidential election year, John Anderson’s third party candidacy caused the incumbent President to skip a debate. The winning candidate in this year said “I believe in states’ rights” at the Neshoba County Fair, and quipped “there you go again” in a debate. After failing to win his party’s nomination, Ted Kennedy seemed reluctant to shake the Democratic nominee, incumbent Jimmy Carter. For the point, name this election year in which Ronald Reagan won his first term as President. ANSWER: Election of 1980 (prompt on “80”)

(26) After being asked if he regretted his actions, this man asked “Was Christ not crucified?” This man, who murdered Rebecca Vaughan and her four children, had a vision of the “Serpent being loosened” and was thereby labeled “The Prophet.” Thomas Ruffin Gray wrote a book about the confessions of this man, who allegedly told his followers to kill “all the white people”. For the point, name this slave who led an 1831 slave rebellion in Southampton, Virginia. ANSWER: Nat Turner

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(27) One depiction of this event apparently shows its passengers looking out the windows, but that film was a year old at the time of this event. A.A. Hoehling argued that this event was the result of sabotage by rigger Eric Spehl, who died at Lakehurst Station. Herbert Morrison’s account of this event for WLS, recorded at a slow speed, was later added to newsreel footage. Thirty-six people died during, for the point, this May 1937 disaster in which the hydrogen-filled envelope of a German zeppelin caught fire, an event reported to the public with the quote “Oh, the humanity!” ANSWER: LZ 129 Hindenburg disaster

(28) Support for this war grew after a speech from Senator Redfield Proctor. During this war, Henry Glass’ navy bloodlessly captured a key location in one afternoon. Prior to another lopsided victory during this war, the winning commander said “You may fire when you are ready, Gridley,” as Commodore George Dewey’s navy easily defeated the enemy at Manila Bay. For the point, name this conflict sparked after the destruction of the Maine in Havana harbor. ANSWER: Spanish-American War

(29) Jimmy Carter cited this author’s The Path Between the Seas as a driving force behind the return of the Panama Canal to Panama. One of this man’s works was adapted into a 2008 HBO miniseries starring Paul Giamatti as the subject. This man narrated PBS’ American Experience series, as well as Ken Burns’ The Civil War. For the point, name this American historian who earned Pulitzer Prizes for autobiographies of Harry Truman and John Adams and wrote a 2005 study of early Revolutionary War battles called 1776. ANSWER: David McCullough

(30) Robert Dinwiddie had this man deliver a letter to Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre which requested the withdrawal from contested territory. Forces under this man ambushed a force led by Joseph Coulon de Villiers de Jumonville; after they were forced to surrender, this man signed a statement stating that Jumonville was assassinated. This man attempted to capture Fort Duquesne as part of the Braddock Expedition. For the point, name this Virginian soldier who later became Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. ANSWER: George Washington

(31) After a staged sniper attack on this location, its citizens were put on high alert and armed guard for six days while they listened to “revolutionary” radio broadcasts encouraging them. Seven miles east of this location, at an airstrip at Port Kaituma, Congressman Leo Ryan was murdered. The “White Nights” took place at this commune of the Peoples Temple in Guyana. For the point, name this settlement whose members were ordered to commit mass suicide by drinking poisoned Flavoraid in 1978. ANSWER: Jonestown (accept Peoples Temple Agricultural Project before mentioned)

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(32) These people lost legal power under the Poland Act. These people changed their views after Wilford Woodruff’s 1890 Manifesto. Some Native Americans joined this group of people in committing the Mountain Meadows massacre. This group wanted to start the state of Deseret, and the first leader of this people established the town of Nauvoo, Illinois, but was killed by a mob in Carthage. For the point, name this religious group led by Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. ANSWER: Mormons (or Latter-Day Saints)

(33) This friend of Lorena Hickok proposed a self-sustaining farming community in northern West Virginia and served as chair in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1939, she resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution in response to the DAR’s refusal to host Marian Anderson, after which this leader helped organize Anderson’s recital at the Lincoln Memorial. For the point, name this diplomat and human rights activist who served as First Lady with her husband, Franklin. ANSWER:

(34) This company was the subject of a documentary that, itself, was criticized by Tom Naughton’s Fat Head. This company was sued for selling a “defectively manufactured” product whose 190 degree temperature was unreasonably dangerous and caused third-degree burns on the plaintiff, Stella Liebeck. In response to a 2004 Morgan Spurlock documentary, this company discontinued its “Super Size” service. For the point, name this fast food company, the subject of the 1994 coffee lawsuit and the documentary Super Size Me. ANSWER: McDonald’s

(35) A sub-component of this battle featured commandos working undercover in Operation Greif. During this battle, General Bruce Clarke was held at gunpoint for misidentifying the Chicago Cubs as an American League team. During a siege in this battle, Anthony McAuliffe responded to a request for surrender with the word “NUTS!” American forces managed to stop the enemy during this battle at Bastogne. For the point, name this battle in the Ardennes region, the final major German counter-offensive of World War II. ANSWER: Battle of the Bulge (prompt on Operation Watch on the Rhine; prompt on Ardennes Counteroffensive until mentioned)

Extra Question

Only read if moderator botches a question. (1) These events were documented by Deodat Lawson, who wrote “a brief and true narrative” of them. Early in these events, Mary Sibley told John Indian to mix rye meal and urine and make a cake to be fed to a dog. These events, the subject of the text Wonders of the Invisible World, resulted in twenty executions, including those of Sarah Good and Rebecca Nurse, mostly on the basis of spectral evidence. For the point, name this 1690’s series of trials in Massachusetts. ANSWER: Salem witch trials

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