John Adams
From which colony was John Adams from?
Massachusetts
What day do we celebrate the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What year was Union Ridge founded?
1876
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What was John Adams profession/occupation in Boston?
Lawyer
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts
What was the Mascot of Union Ridge Before the Husky?
Raiders
World Wide Web
Who did John Adams defend in court?
British soldiers convicted of murder in the Boston Massacre
What type of modern day correspondence did we compare the Declaration of Independence to?
A break up letter
Which country did America defeat in the revolution?
England or Great Britain
Who is the best social studies teacher in Middle School?
Mr. Tenglin
What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What is a colonist called that supported the Crown?
A Tory or Loyalist
When the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence what criminal act were they committing against England?
Treason
What year did the American Revolution officially end?
1783
What two jobs did Mr. Maguire hold at Union Ridge before he was Superintendent?
Principal and Vice Principal
Who sold the most albums in 2020? Was it Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, or Harry Styles?
Taylor Swift
What specific British acts caused John Adams to commit to being a patriot?
Intolerable Acts
How many Colonies voted for independence?
12, New York abstained and did not vote.
What country helped the Americans by providing a powerful navy?
France
Who is the longest current serving teacher at Union Ridge?
Mrs. Rudel
On a farm, what animal is referred to as a Kid?
A baby goat