Founding Fathers
Which Founding Father wrote The Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which country were the 13 colonies seeking independence from?
Name the three Schuyler Sisters
Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy
"My country tis of thee,"
"sweet land of liberty"
To which US state would we need to travel to see the Statue of Liberty?
New York
Who become the second President of the United States?
John Adams
What historic document begins with the words "We the People"?
The US Constitution
What is Aaron Burr's daughter's name?
Theodosia
"You're a grand ole' flag, you're a high flying flag and forever in peace may you wave. You're the emblem of..."
"the land I love"
In which state is Mount Vernon, George Washington's famous residence and plantation?
Virginia
Who was the first Secretary of Treasury who structured the U.S. financial system?
Alexander Hamilton
Who served as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Of the Federalist Papers, how many articles did Alexander Hamilton write?
51
"And I'm proud to be an American, where..."
"at least I know I'm free"
What state is Mount Rushmore in?
South Dakota
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
On the night of April 18, 1775, who warned the Patriots of the approach of British Army troops prior to the battles of Lexington and Concord?
Who was the "spy on inside" that helped win the Battle of Yorktown?
Hercules Mulligan
"God bless America, land that I love..."
"stand beside her, and guide her"
Which state might be considered the "birthplace of the revolution" due to demonstrations and the first military engagements taking place there?
Massachusetts
Who was a renowned scientist, inventor, and diplomat who helped secure the crucial French alliance during the war?
Benjamin Franklin
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
Who shot Phillip Hamilton?
George Eacker
"Mount your horse 'cause it's time to tell the world..."
"the British are coming"
Which state is known as the "First State" because it was the very first to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787?
Delaware