American Revolution
What were colonists protesting during the Boston massacre?
Taxes and Redcoats
What was upsetting farmers during the Whiskey rebellion?
Whiskey tax
The largest Chicano Moratorium march took place in this city on August 29, 1970.
Los Angeles
What is the tallest peak in Oregon?
Mt. Hood
This Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for eight nights and includes lighting a menorah.
Hanukkah
What did colonists throw at the redcoats at the Boston massacre?
Snowballs and rocks
This rebellion took place in 1786-1787 and was led by farmers protesting high taxes and debt in Massachusetts.
Shays' Rebellion
In what year did the Chicano Moratorium take place?
1970
This largest planet in the solar system is known for its Great Red Spot, a giant storm.
Jupiter
This man, also known as Saint Nicholas, is believed to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve, traveling in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
Santa Claus
Where did the Boston Tea Party happen (where in Boston?)
Boston Harbor
What happened to most of the protesters in both Shays rebellion and the Whiskey rebellion? (Killed? Arrested? Pardoned?)
Most were pardoned in both rebellions
How is the Chicano Moratorium remembered each year?
Memorial protests
This ancient civilization is famous for building pyramids and using hieroglyphics as their writing system.
Ancient Egypt
This African-American holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, focuses on unity, self-determination, and community.
Kwanzaa
Who drew a picture of the Boston Massacre that went into papers all around the colonies?
Paul Revere
This founding father and first U.S. President personally led troops to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion, demonstrating federal authority.
George Washington
The Chicano Moratorium protested this war, which disproportionately affected Mexican-American communities.
The Vietnam War
The sum of the interior angles of this type of polygon is always 180 degrees. (Three angles)
Triangle
This holiday marks the start of the Lunar New Year and is celebrated with dragon dances, red envelopes, and special foods.
Chinese New Year
What were the two towns where the first battles of the revolutionary war were held? (250 points each)
Lexington and Concord
Shays' Rebellion showed the weaknesses of this governing document, leading to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
The Articles of Conferderation
This prominent journalist and activist was killed during the Chicano Moratorium, sparking outrage and further mobilizing the movement.
Rubén Salazar
This U.S. document, signed in 1787, established the framework for the federal government.
The US Constitution
How many Americans travel in December for the holidays?
At least 100 million (About 1/3)