French & Indian War
Britain
This conflict was the first of many in the War for Independence. The British came to take guns and gunpowder, but were quickly sent packing back to Boston.
Lexington & Concord
Young man travels space to study the ways of the Force and fight the Empire
Star Wars; A New Hope
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
On this day, everything is pink and heart shaped.
Valentine's Day
What colonial man rose to prominence as a war hero in the French & Indian War?
(Hint, he isn't general or president yet!)
George Washington
At this battle, Lord Cornwallis surrendered to Washington and America's French allies. Though not the last battle of the war, it did signify the end of the war.
Yorktown
This movie features a dad seeking his lost son at P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sidney.
Finding Nemo
This scientist and diplomat was sent to France to serve as an American diplomat. Just don't give him any kites to fly in a thunderstorm!
Ben Franklin
This day has the tradition of "gobbling" down food and watching football.
Thanksgiving
What region of land did British settlers wish to settle?
Ohio River Valley
Though not a battle, Washington and his army faced major challenges such the cold, lack of food, and a break out of small pox.
Valley Forge
This movie features Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as a demigod named Maui.
Moana
This man betrayed the American cause even though he was originally a Son of Liberty. He claimed it was because he believed America would lose, but it was most likely because Congress would not give him his own command.
Benedict Arnold
This bizarre holiday celebrates work by...not working.
Labor Day
Name one of the reasons the Native Americans sided with the French.
1. They liked the French better.
2. They were afraid the British would take their land.
In this battle, Washington and his army attack some hung over Germans who celebrated a little too hard for Christmas in New Jersey.
Battle of Trenton
What was the first PG Disney movie?
The Black Cauldron
When facing the British navy, he told his sailors, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
Some people mistake this holiday for Christmas, but this Festival of Lights is about oil lamps and fighting Greeks not Santa Claus.
Hanukkah
What law did Britain pass to prevent British colonists from settling in the land west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
In this battle, the colonists soundly defeated the British after nearly a month of fighting. This will lead to the French joining the American cause.
Battle of Saratoga
What was the first animated Disney movie?
Snow White & the 7 Dwarves
This Frenchman helped to train and make Washington's men into a professional army.
Marquis de Lafayette
A Bill Murray film depicted a weatherman who became trapped reliving the same February 2nd each day.
Groundhog Day