US History Riddles
I was signed in July, on a day that's quite grand,
Declaring independence across the land.
With rights and freedoms, I took a stand,
And I should be known to every American hand.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This set of trails covered more than 2000 miles and was a popular route to the West taken by settlers.
What is the Oregon Trail?
Immigrants from this country to the United States brought Halloween with them when they moved.
What is Ireland?
This is the country where Ms. Bibb taught for the longest time (other than the United States).
What is Japan?
I divided a nation, with battles and strife,
Fighting for freedom, for a better life.
North and South clashed, in conflict so dire,
Don't forget I was fueled by a fiery desire.
What is the Civil War?
What is the 7th?
This is the country where the celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) originated.
What is Mexico?
This is the number of animals that Ms. Bibb currently has.
What is 3?
I took the pioneers on a journey so bold,
Across rivers and mountains, through weather so cold.
With dreams of a future, they set out with glee,
I was a large movement toward the land of the free.
What is Manifest Destiny? (or Westward Expansion)
This state was the first to secede from the Union during the Civil War (and also feuded with Jackson over a tariff).
What is South Carolina?
This is the vegetable that was originally used to make Jack-o-lanterns before the popularity of pumpkins.
What are turnips?
This is Ms. Bibb's favorite drink.
What is milk?
After the war, we sought to rebuild,
To mend a nation that conflict had killed.
With amendments and changes, we forged a new way,
I was the era that followed the fray.
What is Reconstruction?
This president beat Andrew Jackson in the 1824 election thanks to the help of Henry Clay and the "corrupt bargain".
Who is John Quincy Adams?
What is Samhain?
This is Ms. Bibb's husband.
Who is Andrew Patrick? (points for either name, double points for both!)
For many years, I fought for the right,
For women to vote and to stand and to fight.
With banners and marches, we took to the street,
I was a group of women seeking equality sweet.
These were 2 of the Native American tribes who were part of the "5 Civilized Tribes".
Who are the Creek, Chocktaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Cherokee?
This is the decade (in the 1900s) when Halloween became more commercialized and popular.
What is the 1950s?
This is Ms. Bibb's age.
What is 35?