Famous People
The Colonial General who betrayed the Continental army after being under appreciated during his service
Benedict Arnold
What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky
Name either the American soldier who was accused and executed for spying or the British officer and spymaster who was executed in retaliation
Nathan Hale or John Andre
What foreign power made up the bulk of the colonial military
France
How does Thanksgiving always end?
With a G
Name one of the two members of the Continental congress who were sent to negotiate with France
John Adams or Benjamin Franklin
What would you find in the middle of Toronto?
The letter O
How did the British spy officer request to be executed
By firing squad
Why was Philadelphia so easily taken
The British had abandoned the city
How are Thanksgiving and Halloween alike?
They both have gobble-ins.
Name the Naval sailor who fought the British in English waters and defied the odds to seriously damage two war ships
John Paul Jones
A girl has as many brothers as sisters, but each brother has only half as many brothers as sisters. How many brothers and sisters are there in the family?
4 sisters and 3 brothers
Why was the British Spy officer hung instead of executed the way he requested
Because the British mistreated American prisoners
Why was the battle of Monmouth so brutal
the Extreme heat had caused heat exhaustion on both sides
What should you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
A Har-vest
Name the Prussian Officer who trained Washington's men
Fredrick Wilhelm
If there are three apples and you take away two, how many apples do you have?
two
What were Nathan Hale's last words
"my only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country"
What foreign power aiding the colonists in the Midwest
Spain
When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
In the Dictionary
What was the name of Benedict Arnold's wife who may or may not have been a British Loyalist who may or may not been having an affair with John Andre
Peggy Shippen
A man describes his daughters, saying, “They are all blonde, but two; all brunette but two; and all redheaded but two.” How many daughters does he have?
3, a blonde brunette and redhead
What Fort did Benedict Arnold try and sell to the British
West Point
What was the most famous command of Benedict Arnold
Richmond
Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
It had 10 carrots