American History
Thomas Jefferson is the author of this historically significant American document that explained why the Thirteen Colonies regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states, and no longer under British rule.
What is the United States Declaration of Independence
Widely regarded as the 'Father of His Country", this American general led the Patriot forces to victory over the British in the American War for Independence.
Who is George Washington
Sometimes also regarded as Separation of Powers, this system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful
A mid 1980's emergence in the Pacific Northwest, this musical genre came to mean a punk and metal hybrid style of music
What is grunge
This American Christian minister and activist became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr
Taking office during the Great Depression, he enacted the New Deal and won a record four presidential elections.
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt
There are 27 of these
What are Amendments
A guitar virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist known for his genre-crossing work, wide-ranging singing voice, and flamboyant stage appearances, this pop musician pioneered the late 1970s "Minneapolis sound", a funk rock subgenre drawing from synth-pop and new wave.
Who is Prince
In 1787, this convention held at Independence Hall in Philadelphia established the US Constitution and a federal government.
What is the Constitutional Convention (also known as the Philadelphia Convention, the Federal Convention, or the Grand Convention at Philadelphia)
Largely regarded by scholars and the pubic as the greatest U.S. President, he sought to exonerate the secessionists by "Let 'em up easy" after the American Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
This branch of government interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution
What is the Judicial Branch
One of the best-selling rock & roll musicians in history, he is largely known as simply "The King"
Who is Elvis
This poem, and eventual national hymn, was written by Francis Scott Key after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry
What is the Star Spangled Banner
A former Hollywood actor, union leader, and governor of California, this U.S. President advocated for "supply-side" economic policies that promoted tax rate reduction to spur economic growth, economic deregulation, and reduction in government spending.
Who is Ronald Reagan
My house has 435 members whereas your house only has a 100.
What is the US House of Representatives and the US Senate
A culture and art movement created in the Bronx, New York, the musical form of this is a stylized rhythmic music commonly accompanying a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted
What is hip-hop