1776
Washington crossed this river on Dec. 25, 1776 (in a surprise attack against the British)
What is the Delaware?
She is mis-quoted as saying "Let them eat cake."
Who is Marie Antoinette?
This treat, rich in antioxidants, may actually be good for you.
What is dark chocolate?
13th century Venetian explorer known for his travels throughout China.
Who is Marco Polo?
This man defeated Gerald Ford to become the next American President.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
Number of existing colonies (states) in 1776.
What are thirteen?
This prison was stormed by an angry mob in 1789
What is The Bastille?
To deliberately withhold knowledge from a person
What is keep someone in the dark?
A favorite of Queen Elizabeth I., he named Virginia in her honor (as she was the Virgin Queen).
Who is Walter Raleigh?
Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded this company
What is Apple?
The Declaration of Independence promised people the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of this
What is happiness?
Tall, upright frame with angled blade, it was used to cut off aristocrats' heads.
What is the guillotine?
"Royal" name for the devil
What is the Dark Prince?
He overthrew the Aztec Empire and "won" Mexico for Spain.
Who is Cortés?
In the United States, the number one song was "Silly Love Songs" by this former Beatle.
Who is Paul McCartney?
The Continental ________ was the first government of the United States.
What is Congress?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
1793-1794, the most violent period of the French Revolution, was known as the Reign of ______
What is Terror?
"The Dark Knight" movies are about this superhero
Who is Batman?
This Portuguese explorer was the first to circumnavigate (sail all around) the globe.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
The USA celebrated THIS, which means the two hundredth anniversary of a significant event.
What is bicentennial?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.
Who are the Founding Fathers?
The French Revolution was the inspiration for this novel by Charles Dickens.
What is A Tale of Two Cities?
Two word term for someone who succeeds unexpectedly
What is dark horse?
He claimed to have discovered the Fountain of Youth, in St. Augustine, Florida.
Who is Ponce De Leon?
In the 1976 Summer Olympics he won the Gold Medal for the men's decathlon.
Who is Bruce Jenner?