PEOPLE
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What law in Pennsylvania said enslaved people could ask for freedom after six months?
Gradual Abolition Act
What did Washington do to stop enslaved people from becoming free?
Rotated them out of Pennsylvania
True or False: Everyone agrees on what should be shown in the President’s House exhibit.
False
What is the biggest state in the USA?
Alaska (665k square Miles)
Who is the retired attorney who said, “This is truth; it’s American history”?
Michelle Flamer
What building near Independence Hall tells the story of Washington and enslaved people?
The President’s House
What did people hold on Sept. 13 to protect the exhibit?
A rally
What word means “freedom”?
Liberty
Philadelphia is famous for a special sandwich with steak and cheese. What is it called?
A Philly cheesesteak
Who is the Philadelphia lawyer who wanted the site to remember slavery?
Michael Coard
What state did Washington send enslaved people to so they would not be free?
New Jersey
What group did Michael Coard help lead to fight for a slavery memorial?
Avenging the Ancestors Coalition
Why do some people want to change or remove signs from the museum?
They think it makes U.S. leaders look bad
True or False: George Washington had wooden teeth.
False — his dentures were made of other materials, like ivory and metal.
Who was the president who ordered the review of museum and park signs through the Department of the Interior?
Donald Trump
What government department was given the job of checking over 400 national sites, including the President’s House?
The Department of the Interior
What special tool did the Park Service give visitors so they could share comments about signs and exhibits?
QR codes
What did Alan Spears say about accepting both the good and bad parts of history?
“We can handle the truth”
What year did the first High Tech High First Start?
The Year 2000 (25 Years Ago)
Who is the professor from Williams College who called Washington’s actions “cold-blooded”?
Michael Lewis
What city was the capital of the U.S. when Washington lived there?
Philadelphia
What example did Washington set for leaders around the world after his presidency?
He stepped down after two terms
Why do some people, like Angela Val from Visit Philadelphia, believe removing panels could actually bring more attention to them?
People become more curious about it
What Amendment in the US Constitution made slavery illegal in the United States?
The 13th Amendment to the Constitution