BOY
What document officially declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain?
a. Constitution b. Declaration of Independence
c. Articles of Confederation d. Mayflower Compact
b. Declaration of Independence
What university did Ms. Guerra attend?
a. Texas State b. Texas A&M
c. The University of Texas d. Texas Tech
c. The University of Texas
What was the goal of abolitionists?
a. Expand factories b. End slavery
c. Increase immigration d. Build railroads
b. End slavery
What is the name of the popular Broadway show that is about the life of a founding father?
a. Washington b. Jefferson
c. Adams d. Hamilton
d. Hamilton
What issue was the main cause of the Civil War?
a. Taxes b. Slavery
c. Foreign policy d. Banking
b. Slavery
What event is known as the start of the American Revolution?
a. Boston Tea Party b. Stamp Act
c. Lexington and Concord d. Battle of Saratoga
c. Lexington and Concord
How many languages can Ms. Guerra speak? +100 If you can name them.
a. 2 b. 1
c. 4 d. 3
d. 3; English, Spanish & German
What was Manifest Destiny?
a. A military strategy b. A trading route
c. A belief in westward expansion d. A political party
c. A belief in westward expansion
What country hosted the Olympics this year?
a. France b. Brazil
c. England d. Japan
b. Brazil
Who was president during the Civil War?
a. Andrew Jackson b. Ulysses S. Grant
c. Abraham Lincoln d. James Buchanan
c. Abraham Lincoln
Which branch of government makes laws?
a. Executive b. Judicial
c. Legislative d. Military
c. Legislative
How many siblings does Ms. Guerra have?
a. 2 b. 0
c. 1 d. 3
a. 2
Which president completed the Louisiana Purchase?
a. George Washington b. James Madison
c. Andrew Jackson d. Thomas Jefferson
d. Thomas Jefferson
What was the highest grossing movie of the year?
a. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story b. Zootopia
c. Finding Dory d. Captain America: Civil War
d. Captain America: Civil War
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
a. Ended the Civil War b. Freed all slaves
c. Allowed women to vote d. Freed slaves in the South
d. Freed slaves in the South
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
a. George Washington b. Benjamin Franklin
c. Thomas Jefferson d. John Adams
c. Thomas Jefferson
What sport did Ms. Guerra play in high school?
a. Track b. Volleyball
c. Soccer d. Tennis
d. Tennis
Which reform movement worked to end alcohol consumption?
a. Abolition b. Suffrage
c. Temperance d. Labor
c. Temperance
What artist/group released the song "History" this year?
a. Justin Bieber b. 5 Seconds of Summer
c. One Direction d. Ed Sheeran
c. One Direction
Who became president after Lincoln was assassinated?
a. Andrew Johnson b. Andrew Jackson
c. Jefferson Davis d. Ulysses S. Grant
a. Andrew Johnson
Which amendment states that rights not in the constitution belong to the people?
a. 1st Amendment b. 2nd Amendment
c. 5th Amendment d. 10th Amendment
d. 10th Amendment
What was Ms. Guerra's college major?
a. History b. Government
c. Education d. American Studies
b. Government
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
a. Keep Europeans out b. End slavery
c. Expand voting rights d. Start the Civil War
a. Keep Europeans out
What day was election day this year?
a. November 8th, 2016 b. January 1st, 2016
c. January 23rd, 2016 d. November 2nd, 2016
a. November 8th, 2016
Which amendment ended slavery in the United States?
a. 10th b. 13th
c. 14th d. 15th
b. 13th