History
How many original colonies were there?
13
Who alerted the colonists that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
During the 1790s, the construction of what famous building began?
The White House
Who served as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Who was the Union Commander during the Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant
What is the national bird of the U.S.?
Bald Eagle
Who served as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
Who was the second president of the United States?
John Adams
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord in April 1775
What historic documents begins with the words "We the People"?
The Constitution
Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
What was the first capital of the United States?
New York City
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What event officially brought the U.S. into World War II?
Attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941
What are the three branches of U.S. government?
The Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Who's credited with sewing the first American flag?
Betsy Ross
The name of the first American Colony, settled in 1607, was . . .
Jamestown, Virginia
Who are the only two non-presidents who appear on our currency?
Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill and Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill
What document officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States from Great Britain?
Treaty of Paris
How many times is God mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
4
Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Which was the first state to be admitted to the union?
Delaware
What President co-authored the Federalist Papers and was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What U.S. government building in Washington D.C. was not destroyed by the British during the War of 1812?
The Patent Office