Revolutionary War
When did the Revolutionary War start?
The Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775, with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts
Who made the first US Flag?
Betsy Ross
What is the safe internal temperature for Chicken?
165°F
What country invented fireworks?
China
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What famous pamphlet by Thomas Paine helped inspire colonists to support independence?
Common Sense
What is the proper way to fold the American flag?
In a triangular shape, with specific ritual and etiquette
What is the name for the seasoned liquid used to soak meats prior to cooking?
Marinade
What material was most commonly used to make canon balls?
Iron
What inspired the National Anthem?
The 25 hour British bombardment of Baltimore's Fort McHenry in September 1814
When did the Boston Tea Party take place?
December 16, 1773
What happens if a US Flag touches the ground?
It must be deconstructed and burned according to the US Flag code
What is the average cook time for brisket?
1 to 1.5 hours per pound
The Smoothbore muskets were the most common weapon used in the Revolutionary War, how many rounds per minute could a well trained soldier fire off?
3 to 4
Katharine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics the to "America the Beautiful" in 1893. What famous American location inspired her?
Pikes Peak Colorado
Name one of the taxes that angered the colonists and fueled the Revolution.
The Sugar Act (1764), The Stamp Act (1765), or the Townshend Acts (1767)
How many versions of the US flag have there been?
27
Several regions in the U.S. are known for their barbecue, including Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Kansas City, and Memphis. Which of these has the highest percentage of barbecue restaurants in the nation?
Alabama
How many ball bearings are in a M18A1 Claymore?
700
What inspired the original Yankee Doodle Dandy?
British army surgeon Dr. Richard Shuckburgh was inspired during the French and Indian War to mock the disorganized and unsophisticated American colonists
Who famously wrote “Remember the ladies” in a letter to her husband, urging the Continental Congress to consider the rights and interests of women while they were drafting the new nation’s laws and constitution?
Abigail Adams
What to the Red, White, and Blue on the US Flag symbolize?
Red = Hardness and Valor
White = Purity and Innocence
Blue = Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice
What 1950s president was known for grilling on the roof of the White House?
Dwight Eisenhower
What color is the most difficult to produce in fireworks?
Blue
Who composed "The Stars and Stripes Forever"?
John Philip Sousa in 1896