U.S. History
As American As...
On the Flagpole
Not Just U.S!
Ameris-conceptions
100
To protest the latest wave of British taxes, the Sons of Liberty of this Northeastern city disguised themselves as Native Americans and dumped crates of tea into their harbor.
What is Boston, Massachusetts?
100
Benjamin Franklin's kite-flying hijinks inspired him to create this kind of electrical attractor, which now saves millions in property damage around the world.
What is the lightning rod?
100
THE STATE OF _______
What is Texas?
100
Though many people think otherwise, this country doesn't honor independence on Cinco de Mayo- instead, it's a celebration of their victory against a French invasion in 1862.
What is Mexico?
100
This founding father never really wore wooden dentures- though he did wear ones made from hippo ivory.
Who is George Washington?
200
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote that all human beings are born with the right to "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of" this great virtue.
What is "Happiness"?
200
Without America, it would be impossible for Mario to whiz down Rainbow Road in a form of this kind of miniature motorsport.
What is go-kart racing?
200
THE STATE OF _______
What is New York?
200
July 14th marks Bastille Day, when people of this European country celebrate their revolution against monarchy.
What is France?
200
This now world-famous document wasn't actually signed on the Fourth of July, 1776. It was only signed August 2nd- July 4th is when the Second Continental Congress approved the final draft and began its printing.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
300
In ancient times, the people of Siberia crossed into this U.S. state across the Bering Land Bridge, becoming the first people to ever inhabit America.
What is Alaska?
300
DAILY DOUBLE!
While Frankfurt sausages were already common throughout Germany, it took an American vendor in Coney Island to place one in a breaded bun and dress it with meat sauce, mustard, and onion, inventing the very first kind of this Fourth of July staple.
300
THE CITY OF _______
What is New York (City)?
300
This East Asian country celebrated their first National Liberation day on August 15th, 1945, after the Allied Forces freed them from colonial Japanese rule.
What is Korea?
300
Though it makes a very good story, this American seamstress was not the designer of the United States flag. That honor would go to several early members of government, including New Jersey senator Francis Hopkinson.
Who is Betsy Ross?
400
To celebrate 100 years of US independence, this European country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the City of New York- having no good spot to place it, they built it on top of an old fortress in the harbor.
What is France?
400
Without the invention of this global computing network, many aspects of our modern lives wouldn't be possible. In fact, you wouldn't be able to view this prompt!
What is the internet?
400
THE STATE OF _______
What is Minnesota?
400
DAILY DOUBLE!
In the Festa Della Repubblica, Italians celebrate the formation of the Italian Republic with a huge parade in this storied European city.
400
Christopher Columbus wasn't the first person to discover the Americas- in fact, he wasn't even the first European. That honor would go to this Viking, who landed in modern-day Canada around the year 1000.
Who is Leif Eriksson?
500
Andrew Jackson forcibly banished the five largest Indigenous tribes from their native lands in 1831 with the Indian Removal Act, sending them to this arid state.
What is Oklahoma?
500
First patented in 1980, this simple sleeve of fabric helps keep your drinks cool and your hands warm- perfect for the Fourth.
What is a beer koozie?
500
THE _______ OF THE UNITED STATES
Who is the President?
500
Canadians celebrate their independence just a few days before the United States, on this day in early July.
What is July First?
500
While States in all but name, four members of the United States are actually referred to as Commonwealths. These four include Kentucky, Virginia, Massachusetts, and this Northeastern swing state.
What is (the Commonwealth of) Pennsylvania?