Legend of William Tell
Who was the Austrian bailiff who ruled over the people in Uri?
Gessler
Over which country did William the Silent rule?
the Netherlands
Of whose approach was Paul Revere warning the minutemen?
the British
Who was the "Boy Patriot"?
Nathan Hale
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
The Boy Patriot
Which student fell and injured his foot?
Mike
Author of "The Centennial Meditation of Columbia"
Sidney Lanier
What was the name of the girl?
Magda
What was William Tell's punishment for defying Gessler's orders?
He had to shoot an apple off his son's head.
William's people are described as peace-loving, but there was one thing that the fought. What was it?
the sea
Boston
"I'll get through. If I see them first."
Paul Revere and the Minutemen
Why did Stonewall Jackson spare Barbara Frietchie's life?
he admired her patriotic spirit and respected her age
"I, too, feel the same beautiful thank-you-God, that all we Americans say here today."
Thanksgiving Day
Who was the United States reprentative to France?
Benjamin Franklin
Author of "Barbara Frietchie"
John Greenleaf Whittier
He named her sergeant with manly praise,
While her war-brown face was wet with tears—
Molly Pitcher
How did the Dutch finally defeat the Spanish invaders?
They broke the dikes and let floodwaters drive out the Spanish
What did Paul mean when he repeated "If I see them before they see me."
Why was Nathan Hale condemned to die?
He had been caught spying in a British camp
"...with malice toward none; with charity for all."
Honest Abe
Which holiday was the assembly for?
Veterans' Day
How was Laurens able to get the aid America needed?
He handed his request directly to the king and queen of France.
They no longer made fun of Magda. Instead, they cheered for her.
What was the second arrow for?
Killing Gessler if he had accidentally harmed his son
When William offered the people of Leyden a reward for their courage, what did they choose?
a university
Why did the soldiers who finally captured Revere let him go?
They'd be able to escape easier without being burdened by a prisoner
God keep them always everywhere—
The home, the heart, the place of prayer.
Three Things
How old was Barbara Frietchie?
90 years old
Whom did Miss Merryweather ask to speak at the assembly when she learned that Colonel Wilcox would not be able to come?
Mr. Caulfield
Whom did Washington send to France to obtain aid?
Colonel John Laurens
What was the girl's part in the Thanksgiving Day celebration?