The well hard quiz - Page 4

wellard · 02-21-2008, 06:51 AM

Ok a new Q1 ...

1600 Pennsylvania avenue Washington DC USA, had some uninvited guests turn up one night and ever since then it has been painted white - what happened that night in Washington and why?

Bungleau · 02-21-2008, 09:53 AM

Ahhh.... would that be the British troops setting it on fire during the War of 1812?

wellard · 02-21-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bungleau

Ahhh.... would that be the British troops setting it on fire during the War of 1812?

Yes but why? Why where the British troops burning down the capital of the USA? (remembering this was decades after the war of independence)

Ilander · 02-21-2008, 11:02 PM

'cuz they're jerks.

I call do over, as this one is a bit...dodgy. A myth, one might say...the White House was white before the burning of Washington.

As for why, the American navy was a joke and couldn't keep the British out of Chesapeake Bay.

Micah Foehammer · 02-23-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wellard

Yes but why? Why where the British troops burning down the capital of the USA? (remembering this was decades after the war of independence)

This WAS the war of 1812 remember.

The British Troops had made their way to Washington (after landing to the East from Chesapeake Bay). After routing the US troops at Brandeburg, a party including General Grieg entered the city under a flag of truce and were subsequently fired up and Grieg's horse was hot out from under him. Incessed at the violation, Grieg ordered the destruction of all government buildings.

wellard · 02-23-2008, 10:50 PM

Well the why I was looking for was to do with the USA selling arms and equipment to Napoleon. Britain had blockaded of the whole of Europe from the sea and was in a desperate struggle to prevent total French domination but the USA thought it could ignore the blockade, after all there was money to be made! So the British sent over an army to make the president change his mind!

Anyhow Micah that is enough information, your turn to ask the well hard question!

Micah Foehammer · 02-24-2008, 01:52 AM

Okay, let's stick with the war of 1812.

Here's a four part question:

a) The USS Constitution holds two unique distinctions, one within the US Navy and one for all current Navies around the world. What are they?
b) The design of the USS Constitution was unique for her time. Why?
c) The Constitution was one of the "original six frigates" designed by Joshua Humphreys, name the other five.
d) The Constitution sunk or captured 10 British warships including three frigates during the war of 1812. Name the three frigates.

02-21-2008, 06:51 AM	#31
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Re: The well hard quiz Ok a new Q1 ... 1600 Pennsylvania avenue Washington DC USA, had some uninvited guests turn up one night and ever since then it has been painted white - what happened that night in Washington and why? __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

02-21-2008, 09:53 AM	#32
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: The well hard quiz Ahhh.... would that be the British troops setting it on fire during the War of 1812? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

02-21-2008, 11:02 PM	#34
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	Re: The well hard quiz 'cuz they're jerks. I call do over, as this one is a bit...dodgy. A myth, one might say...the White House was white before the burning of Washington. As for why, the American navy was a joke and couldn't keep the British out of Chesapeake Bay. __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

02-23-2008, 10:50 PM	#36
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Re: The well hard quiz Well the why I was looking for was to do with the USA selling arms and equipment to Napoleon. Britain had blockaded of the whole of Europe from the sea and was in a desperate struggle to prevent total French domination but the USA thought it could ignore the blockade, after all there was money to be made! So the British sent over an army to make the president change his mind! Anyhow Micah that is enough information, your turn to ask the well hard question! __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

02-24-2008, 01:52 AM	#37
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Re: The well hard quiz Okay, let's stick with the war of 1812. Here's a four part question: a) The USS Constitution holds two unique distinctions, one within the US Navy and one for all current Navies around the world. What are they? b) The design of the USS Constitution was unique for her time. Why? c) The Constitution was one of the "original six frigates" designed by Joshua Humphreys, name the other five. d) The Constitution sunk or captured 10 British warships including three frigates during the war of 1812. Name the three frigates. __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.” Last edited by Micah Foehammer; 02-24-2008 at 01:56 AM.

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