Music of the Revolution
What famous lyric from Yankee Doodle did I say was not developed until much later? Bonus points if you sing it.
Stuck a feather in his hat and called it macaroni.
The first part of the two part initial battle that began with the "shot heard round the world".
Battle of Lexington
He was chosen to be the Commanding General of the Continental Army.
George Washington
Someone who just moved to the colonies from Britain.
Loyalist
What state is the Grand Canyon in?
Arizona
Who was typically trained to be in the music regiment and who were they trained by?
Younger individuals not deemed old enough to wield a weapon. They were trained by men of the gentile society that specialized in their musical instrument.
The second half of the initial conflict that sent the British fleeing on a long run where they were shot at from all angles. Bonus points if you can tell me why any of the British regulars survived.
Battle of Concord and the British regular reinforcements already stationed in Boston helped evacuate them on a boat.
The leader of the Green Mountain Boys who took part in the Battle of Fort Ticonderoga.
Ethan Allen
A wealthy merchant in the colonies would be a______.
Loyalist.
What country is Machu Picchu in?
Peru
Name the three instruments we discussed in class that were vital for a music regiment of the military during this time period.
Drums, fife, and a bugle.
The battle where the British saw the most casualties.
Battle of Bunker Hill
He issued a proclamation that declared African-American slaves would be freed, if they fought for the British monarchy.
John Murray or Earl of Dunmore
The Indians fought for the______.
The Loyalists.
Ninety-six percent of Yellowstone National Park is located in this state.
Wyoming
Irish or Welsh
The battle that should not really count as a battle due to there being an easy surrender and no blood shed.
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
He wrote the first secular song (last unit) and wrote another rendition of lyrics for Yankee Doodle Dandy detailing a trick with barrels full of explosives.
Francis Hopkinson
Patriot
What three countries besides the United States have Disney parks?
France, Japan, and China
Drowsy Maggie
The battle that resulted from the Earl of Dunmore ignoring the Proclamation Line of 1763.
The Battle of Point Pleasant
He wrote the original lyrics of Yankee Doodle Dandy as an insult to the provincials he was serving with in the French and Indian War. Bonus Points if you can tell me his profession.
If you were not a loyalist or a patriot, you were ______. Name the three reasons why you would be in this group.
Neutral. They did not care about politics. They were too scared to give an opinion. They did not know which side to choose.
How many Great Lakes are there in the U.S.? Bonus if you can name them.