OverSimplified - Part 1
OverSimplified - Part 2
CSPAN STUDENTCAM
Declaration of Independence
100
The leaders of the American colonies declared independence on this date.
What is July 4, 1776?
100
In 1789, this Revolutionary War general became the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
100
In order to be eligible to win a prize, your video must contain clips downloaded from this network.
What is CSPAN?
100
The Declaration of Independence was written by this Founding Father.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
200
The United States secured military aid from this European country, whose support was crucial in defeating Britain during the Revolutionary War.
What is France?
200
The Treaty that officially ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783 was signed in this French city.
What is Paris, France?
200
The theme of 2026 has to do with the 250th Anniversary of this famous American document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
200
The Declaration of Independence originally included a paragraph condemning this practice, but it was removed before the final version was adopted.
What is slavery?
300
This phrase refers to the first gunfire that sparked the American Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord in April 1775.
What is the “Shot heard ’round the world”?
300
This American statesman and inventor was sent to France during the Revolutionary War to secure military and financial support for the colonies.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
300
The documentary must be between these minute marks in length.
What is 5:00-6:00 minutes long?
300
The Declaration states that all men are created equal and have these three unalienable rights.
What are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
400
Published in 1776, this pamphlet by Thomas Paine became the best-selling writing in America, inspiring colonists to support independence from Britain.
What is "Common Sense?"
400
This American general helped capture Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 but later became infamous for betraying the Continental Army.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
400
The Grand Prize winning student is awarded this much money as a cash prize.
What is $5,000?
400
The Declaration lists grievances against this king of Britain.
Who is King George III?
500
Leader of the Green Mountain Boys, this Vermont militia commander, along with Benedict Arnold, captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775, securing much-needed artillery for the Continental Army.
Who is Ethan Allen?
500
In December 1776, George Washington famously led his troops across this river before launching a surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton, New Jersey.
What is the Delaware River?
500
The final submission deadline for the CSPAN STUDENTCAM national competition is on this date.
What is January 20, 2026?
500
The Declaration of Independence accuses the King of acting like this word that starts with the letter "t," ruling in an oppressive and unjust manner over the American colonies.
What is a Tyrant?
