Long time ago
Who did Pocahontas marry?
John Rolfe, a tobacco planter.
How many original British colonies existed in America?
13.
What started the great Chicago fire?
It’s unknown, although rumors at the time involved a cow knocking over a lantern in a barn.
What two pets did President Bill Clinton have while in office?
A chocolate Labrador retriever named Buddy and a cat named Socks.
What’s the call sign of the president’s helicopter?
Marine One.
What was the name of the Pilgrims’ ship
The Mayflower.
When did the Revolutionary War end?
Sept. 3, 1783.
What is the name of the theater where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth?
Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C.
Who was the first man on the moon?
Neil Armstrong.
What year did Apple Computer introduce the first iPod?
2020
2001
2009
2001.
When did Christopher Columbus land in what would later become the United States?
He didn’t. Most historians agree he landed in parts of Central and South America, as well as some Caribbean islands.
How many battles were fought during the American Revolution?
More than 100
Less than 230
More than 230
More than 230.
What war did this declaration begin?
The War of 1812 against Great Britain.
What year were American women granted the right to vote?
1940
1950
1920
In 1920 with the passage of the 19th Amendment.
What year began the worst economic recession since the Great Depression?
2008.
What year was the Jamestown settlement established?
1680
1708
1607
1620
In 1607.
How many people were killed in the Boston Massacre?
5
100
120
50
Five people were killed after British soldiers fired on a mob that was harassing them.
What state seceded from Virginia in 1863?
hint: I like this song
West Virginia.
When was the first year Veteran’s Day was celebrated?
1964
1977
1954
The first official Veteran’s Day was Nov. 11, 1954 and was planned to honor those who died in World War I. Eventually it was changed to honor everyone who has served in the military.
What was the name of the hurricane that devastated New Orleans in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina.
How long ago do historians estimate the first settlers arrived on what is now American soil?
More than 12,000
More than 30,000
Less than 10,000
More than 12,000.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
June 16, 1776
August 2, 1776 (The final draft was completed July 4, but it wasn’t actually signed until nearly a month later).
When did the Civil War end?
May 9, 1865
May 12, 1864
November 27, 1977
President Andrew Johnson officially declared victory on May 9, 1865.
What year was Jimmy Carter is sworn in as the 39th President of the United States.
Hint: it was a special year for both your parents
1977
What was the name of the space shuttle that exploded on re-entry over Texas, killing all seven astronauts aboard?
Columbia.