Revolutionary War
The first battle of the American Revolution, also nicknamed "the shot heard 'round the world."
What is "The Battles of Lexington and Concord"?
Ben Franklin suggested making this bird the national bird of the United States instead of the Bald Eagle.
What is the Turkey?
This famous line in the Declaration of Independence, 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", was taken from John Locke. In John Locke's version, what was there instead of "happiness"?
What is "property"?
This teacher has had her ankles and wrists replaced with metal!
Who is Mrs. Lilburn?
This person was the King of England during the Revolutionary War.
Who is King George III?
This country was the first ally of the United States and became a huge supporter of the Americans in their fight against the British.
Who is France?
The first thanksgiving was held in 1621 in what colony?
What is Massachusetts?
This American movement helped spark a new wave of Christianity in America which inspired Americans to rely less on the Church of England.
What is the Great Awakening?
This teacher has completed two Boston Marathons and went to college under a diving scholarship!
Who is Mrs. Annino?
This world leader successfully overthrew the French government and appointed himself Consul in 1800. He later crowned himself emperor in 1804.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
This major battle was a victory for the Americans and earned the support of the French navy which paved the way for America's victory in the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This president was the first to declare a day of thanks and prayer in the year 1789.
Who is George Washington?
The founding fathers refer to "The Creator". Who are they referring to?
They are referring to "God"
Who is Mr. Batchelder?
This European Country was the first to create a written constitution in 1791.
What is Poland? (The Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth)
This treaty was signed in 1783 and officially ended the Revolutionary War.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This president officially declared Thanksgiving a holiday in 1863 during the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This English document written in 1215 helped to inspire the founding fathers when creating the American Government.
What is the Magna Carta?
This teacher has eaten Emu before!
Who is Mrs. Harris?
This person was the last king of France before having his head cut off during the French Revolution.
Who is King Louis XVI?
This British leader was the commander at the battle of Yorktown in 1781. He officially surrendered to the Americans at the outset of the battle.
Who is General Cornwallis?
Which president was the first to pardon a turkey?
Who is Harry S. Truman, Abraham Lincoln, or Franklin Roosevelt?
This American philosopher wrote several important works which helped to inspire the American Revolution. One of his works, Common Sense was used by Washington to inspire the troops.
Who is Thomas Paine?
This teacher ran a half marathon this summer!
Who is Mr. Anderson?
What is the Kingdom of Prussia?