People
Quoting the Facts
Presidential Pets
Jokes!
Fun Facts!
100
King __________, the ruler of England, personally wanted the United States to fail by imposing harsh laws.
Who is George
100
The ____________ of _____________ ensured freedom from England for the United States. granted over 200 years ago.
What is the Declaration of Indpendence
100
These two Portuguese water dogs are both modern presidential pets as they have their own YouTube video and Facebook page. One pet even shares initials with his President (you should know these two but I will allow points if you can name 1 of them) ((bonus points if you can name this famous MA resident who gifted one of the dogs)).
Who are Bo and Sunny // Who is Senator Ted Kennedy
100
Whats red,white,blue and green?
A seasick Uncle Sam!
100
______________ ______________ wanted the turkey to be the national animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.
Who is Benjamin Franklin
200
This man signed his name the largest on the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Hancock
200
The three main rights we all have under the Declaration of Independence.
What are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
200
Socks the cat liked to roam around the White House while living there during the 1990s, but would run out of the room if he heard his President playing this musical instrument.
What is a Saxophone
200
What did the flag say to the other flag?
Nothing, it just waved!
200
Most American flags are imported from what country?
What is China
300
This man proved that it was "Common Sense" that basic rights were mandatory for a functional government.
Who is Thomas Paine
300
This is another name for the Fourth of July.
What is Independence Day
300
Not at all a dog lover, this president received Feller, a cocker spaniel, as a gift — and promptly re-gifted him, to the anger of the American public. Interestingly, this president — who presided during the end of a World War — is famous for the quotation, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."
Who is Harry S. Truman
300
Why did the duck say "BANG!"?
It was a firequacker!
300
The first 4th of July party held at the White House was in this year.
What is 1801
400
On this flag, named after its creator, the 13 stars are situated in a circle along with 13 stripes
What is the Betsy Ross flag
400
This term means that the colonists were taxed with no vote and for no rational reason, imposed by King George.
What is taxation without representation
400
Barney and Miss Beazley, who are this breed of dog, adored the White House. When they left DC in 2009, it was reported to The Times that they were taking it hard.
What is Scottish Terrier
400
Do they have a fourth of July in England?
Of course, thats how they get from the 3rd to the 5th!
400
This number of hot dogs will be consumed today. That's roughly 1 dog for every two people in the U.S. (will allow points if you can get within +/- 100)!
What is 150 million
500
These five men formed the Continental Congress, which resulted in the creation of the Declaration of Independence (will allow points if you can name at least 3 of them).
Who are Benjamin Franklin, Philip Livingston, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Thomas Jefferson
500
This was the day of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence
What is July 8th, 1776
500
Liberty, a golden retriever, was a favorite of the first family. She was often photographed sleeping by the president’s feet in the Oval Office, swimming in the White House pool and running around on the South Lawn. When she had puppies, the nation was charmed. But the public was not charmed enough to re-elect Liberty’s owner, this president, who goes down in history as the only man to have served as both vice president and president without ever having been elected to either office.
Who is Gerald Ford
500
Why did the British cross the Atlantic?
To get to the other tide!
500
These three U.S. presidents have died on July 4th (will allow points if you can name at least 2 of them).
Who are Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe