Foundational Documents
The fourth of July is the celebration of the signing of which foundational US Document?
Declaration of Independence
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What US holiday marks a coming-together event between pilgrims and natives?
Thanksgiving
What is the capital of Kansas?
Topeka
What sports does Mr. Dester coach at Westridge?
Cross Country and Basketball
From which country did the United States declare their independence?
Great Britain
How long is a presidents term AND how many terms can a president serve?
4 years. 2 Terms
The American war for independence (Revolutionary War) was fought between the American Colonies and which country?
Great Britain
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Which teacher at Westridge is related to Mr. Dester?
Ms. Wisdom (cousin)
Which foundational document set up a very weak federal government that could not tax or form an army?
Articles of Confederation
Which president is known as the "Great Emancipator" and led the United States through the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What century (i.e 1300s, 800s, 2000s) was the US founded in?
1700s
OR
18th century
Which continent does the United States belong to?
North America
Which former U.S. President is the same height as Mr. Dester?
Abraham Lincoln
Documents: Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Declaration of Independence
Equivalent: Breakup text, rebound, soulmate
Breakup text - Declaration of Independence
Rebound - Articles of Confederation
Soulmate - Constitution
47 (I will also accept 45 because of Grover Cleveland and Donald Trump)
After the Revolutionary War, the US adopted which document to be the foundation of the country's new government?
Articles of Confederation
What country borders the US to the north? to the south?
North - Canada
South - Mexico
How many siblings does Mr. Dester have?
6
5 sisters and 1 brother
Which foundational document has been amended 27 times and sets up the modern US Government?
Constitution
Which of the following branches is the US President a part of?
Branches: Executive (enforces the laws), Legislative (makes the laws), Judicial (interprets the laws)
Executive (enforces the laws)
What year did the United States drop the Atomic bombs on Japan at Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
1945
Name any 5 of the 13 original Colonies
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maryland, Connecticut
What school did Mr. Dester teach at before Westridge?
Topeka West