American Revolution
When did the American Revolutionary War begin and end?
Started: April 19, 1775
Ended: September 3, 1783
What is the name of our national anthem?
"The Star Spangled Banner"
What does 'POTUS' stand for?
'President of the United States'
When properly displaying the U.S Flag, (Colors) how do you 'raise it' and 'lower it'?
Raise it briskly and lower it ceremoniously
What is the difference between a Dining-in vs Dining-out?
Dining-in are for military members only, no civilian guests.
Dining-out are for military and non-military; Guests are invited
Where did the first battle take place that started the American Revolution; War of American Independence?
On April 19, 1775 local militiamen fought the British soldiers in the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts, marking the “shot heard round the world” that signified the start of the Revolutionary War.
Name the War, that our national anthem written?
War of 1812
What do we call the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and when did congress ratify, (formally consent; officially valid) the amendments?
'Bill of Rights, December 15, 1791
How many stars are there and what do they represent?
How many stripes are the and what do they represent?
50 Stars, for the 50 states
13 stripes, for the 13 original colonies
What does RSVP mean?
A French expression that means 'Please Reply'; a reply to let the host's of the event, know if you can or can not attend.
Give examples that lead to or causes of the American Revolution / War for American Independence?
1. Massive war debt from the French and Indian War/Seven Years War; 1754 - 1763
2. Stamp Act of 1765, Townshend Acts 1767
3. The Boston Massacre (March 1770)
4. The Boston Tea Party (December 1773)
5. The Coercive Acts (March-June 1774)
Our national anthem was first a poem, when was it written and wrote it?
September 1814
According to the First Amendment what are the 5 freedoms / rights?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Right of the people to peaceably Assemble
To Petition the Government
The U.S. Flag has 3 different colors what are they and what does each color represent?
Red, White and Blue
Red for Valor, and hardiness
White for Hope, Innocence and purity
Blue - (the color of Heaven) for Reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, and Justice
During a formal dinner what are examples of inappropriate topics of discussions?
Religion, politics, race and any controversial topics.
During the American Revolutionary War: What battle was a major victory for the Colonialists that turned the tide in favor of the Colonialists, it increased the country's morale and convinced the French to come to American's aide?
Battle of Saratoga September and October 1777, there were 2 separate battles at Saratoga, NY. both were victories for the Americans
What was the original name of the Poem - that became our national anthem?
"The Defense of Fort McHenry"
What Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does it state; " A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed".
Second Amendment
When displaying respect for the 'Star-Spangled Banner', 'To the the Colors'; and during Reveille, (morning) and during Retreat (evening, end of the day) and / or during the playing of the national anthem and you are in uniform?
In uniform outside what do you do?
Face the flag or sound of the music, stand at attention and salute until the end of the song.
Who are in the 'Receiving Line'? - in order.
1. S1 / Adjutant
2. Host, 3. his or hers spouse / date
4. Guest, 5. then his or her spouse / date
6. Next ranking, (CSM)
What was the most significant and final battle of the American Revolutionary War and what country came to the aide to fight along the colonists
Siege of Yorktown, On September 28, 1781, General George Washington, commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, begins the siege known as the Battle of Yorktown against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and a contingent of 9,000 British troops at Yorktown, Virginia, in the most important battle of the Revolutionary ...
What is original music tune to our national anthem?
“To Anacreon in Heaven,” a popular English song.
What was the first written U.S. Constitution, that was drafted by the 2nd Continental Congress in mid-September 1776 through 1777
'Articles of Confederation"
During the playing of our national anthem, in civilian clothes and outside, what do you do?
Stand at attention place your right hand over your heart. A man wearing a hat, should remove his hat, and hold it in his right hand over his heart. Women, do not need to remove hats but still stand and place their right hands on their heart.
Name the event either "formal or informal"
For male cadets/military wear their Army Blue uniform with a black bow tie; for male nonmilitary guests wear either a tux or dark color suit with black tie.
For female cadets / military wear their Army Blue uniform, or female guests evening dress ankle length
Formal