American Revolution
What country did the American colonies rebel against?
England/Great Britain
This city is the capital of Connecticut
Hartford
This bearded man was president during the civil war
Abraham Lincoln
This man was the first president of the United States
George Washington
New haven is nicknamed this after a common tree found in the city.
The "Elm" City
How many of the American Colonies were a part of the revolution?
13
Connecticut is located in this "New" region of the United States
New England
Though some will say it was fought over states rights, Civil War was largely fought over this issue.
Slavery
This man became the first African American president in 2008
Barack H Obama
New Haven borders this body of water
Long Island Sound or Atlantic Ocean
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
There are only 2 states that are smaller in sizer (land area) than Connecticut. Name one of them!
Rhode Island and Delaware
This famous Civil War general is featured on the 20 dollar bill
Ulysses S Grant
This man was the only president that was born in Connecticut
George W Bush
This 4th oldest university in the US is located in New Haven
Yale
This European country was a major ALLY to the colonies during the war
France
Connecticut is home to many American "firsts" including the Color television, nuclear submarine, helicopter, and this item, from Louis' Lunch.
Hamburger
This southern state was the first to secede from the union
South Carolina
Name 3 of the four presidents featured on Mt Rushmore
Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt (Teddy) and Lincoln
This man is the current Mayor of New Haven (and he taught one of my college classes)
Justin Elicker
The first shots of the revolutionary war were fired in this Massachusetts town
Lexington
This coastal city has the largest population in Connecticut
Bridgeport
Abraham Lincoln was shot in this type of entertainment building
Theater
The only president to be impeached twice....
Donald Trump
New Haven is home to 3 of the top 25 Pizza restaurants in the country. Name all three.
Modern Apizza, Sally's Apizza, Frank Pepes Apizza