The Colonies
The first permanant colony was established in 1607, where was it?
What is Jamestown, Virginia
In March of 1770, 5 colonists were killed by Brittish Redcoats in what major event?
What is the Boston Massacre
On this day in 1991, what band released their very famous single entitled "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
Who is Nirvana
1st grade: What do you call a scientist that studies weather?
What is a meterologist
Labor Day takes place every year on the ____ Monday in September.
-1st
-2nd
-3rd
What is 1st
Puritans left for religous freedoms and came to the colonies on what ship?
In 1773, over 1 million dollars of tea was dumped into the ____________ harbor by a group called the Sons of Liberty.
What is the Boston Harbor
On this day in 1984, this very famous trivia show debueted it's very first episode with host Alex Trebec.
What is Jeopardy
2nd grade:What phrase makes up the last 4 words in the U.S. national anthem?
What is: Home of the Brave
After Labor Day it is considered taboo for women to wear what color in the fashion world?
What is white
What was the staple crop grown in southern colonies such as Georgia and the Carolina's?
What is tabacco
Who was the wealthiest man living in Boston during the revolutionary period? He also signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
-Herbie Handcock
-John Handcock
-Babe Ruth
Who is John Handcock
On this day in 1999, this movie starring Brad Pitt was released and had only one rule, you don't talk about __________
What is Fight Club
3rd grade: What is the world's largest desert?
What is the Saharra Desert
According to surveys, what is the most commonly eaten food item on Labor Day?
What are hamburgers or hotdogs (or bbqing)
The Puritans, also referred to as _____________, landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620
What are Pilgrams
Who was Paul Revere
On this day in the year 2000, James Gandolfini won an Academy Award at the 52nd annual Oscars...what show HBO did he star on?
What is the Sapranno's
4th grade: What U.S. state grows the most avacados in the country?
What is California
Labor Day celebrates those who labor or work, what is the minimum wage in the state of Indiana?
What is $7.25
What famous Native American was the subject of a Disney movie that was loosely based on historical events surrounding the early English colonization of North America,
Who is Pocahontas
This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War which took place in 1781.
What is the Battle of Yorktown
On this day in 2000, legendary basketball coach Bobby Knight was fired from what college located in our home state?
What is Indiana University
5th grade: What is the tallest mammal on Earth?
What is a giraffe
Which professional sports league traditionally begins its regular season the week of Labor Day?
What is the NFL