Did That Really Happen?! Find Out How Much You Really Know About US History
Did That Really Happen?! Find Out How Much You Really Know About US History
There is far more to American History than what is taught in classrooms. There have been events in recent years and centuries past that you won't believe are real — but they are.
The true test, however, is can you determine the fake events (that we made up) from the real unbelievable history. Give it a try below!
There is far more to American History than what is taught in classrooms. There have been events in recent years and centuries past that you won't believe are real — but they are.
The true test, however, is can you determine the fake events (that we made up) from the real unbelievable history. Give it a try below!
Can You Guess Which Secret Events Of American History Really Happened?
During the civil war, a Union General told his soldiers that the enemy "couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance" and was shot literally minutes later.
President Zachary Taylor died from an overdose of cherries.
The Wright Brothers had originally begun developing their "flying machine" for the German Kasier before the American government forced them to hand it over to them.
Women got the right to vote after Tennessee ratified the 19th amendment in a 50-49 vote. The deciding vote was from Harry T. Burn who followed his mom advice to vote yes.
Confederate President Jefferson Davis was actually defeated in an election for his second term by Senator Ronald McEachin, but the war ended before the results could be announced.
Certain individuals on Wall Street and in the business community plotted to overthrow President Roosevelt because of his liberal social policy platform.
President Andrew Jackson had a pet parrot who he taught to curse up a storm.
George Washington's only pardon while in office was pardoning a turkey he wanted to acquire for his newly opened distillery.
Before being elected President, Abraham Lincoln opened up a bar in Illinois that was bankrupted by his alcoholic business partner.
Harriet Tubman was nominated by the Republican Party to serve as a Kentucky Senator in 1872 but died before she could accept the role.
