Founding Figures
This man is known as the Father of the Consitution.
Who is James Madison?
This document begins with the words "We the People..." and includes protections for religious freedom.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
This patriotic song written by Bates was originally a poem published in 1895.
What is America the Beautiful?
The Israelites are said to have multiplied greatly in Egypt after the death of this patriarch who originally brought them there,
Who is Joseph?
This war, fought from 1861 to 1865, divided the United States over issues like slavery and states' rights.
What is the Civil War?
This general led the Confederate army durin ghte Civil War and is remembered for his personal faith.
Who is Robert E. Lee?
The protection and calling of baby Moses prefigures this New Testament figure, who was also miraculously saved in infancy and called to deliver God's people.
Who is Jesus?
This mountain the Colorado inspired the line "purple mountain majesties."
What is Pikes Peak?
The new Pharaoh feared the growing strength of the Israelites and attempted to control them through this harsh method.
What is forced laber/slavery?
Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces surrendered at this Virginia location in 1865.
What is Appomattox Court House?
James Oglethorpe founded this colony as a refuge for debtors and the poor.
What is Georgia?
James Madison helped draft this group of amendments that included protections for religious liberty.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This US National park in Arizona is known for its vast and colorful canyon
What is the Grand Canyon?
The Hebrew word used for the basket Moses was placed in is the same word used for this object in the story of Noah.
What is the ark?
Pharaohs' command to cast every Hebrew boy into the Nile was a direct attack on this covenant promise God had made to Abraham.
Robert E Lee's decision to resign from the US Army was influence by his loyalty to his state, which seceded in 1861.
This 18th-century movement led by Jonathan Edwards emphasized personal repentance and revival.
What is the First Great Awakening?
The "spacious skies" mentioned in America the Beautiful refer to this region known for its wide-open landscape.
What are the Great Plains?
The Hebrews were forced to build these two supply cities for Pharaoh.
What are Pithom and Raamses?
Though raised in the Egyptian palace, Moses fled to Midiam after committing this act, which became publickly known.
What is killing at Egyptian?
Catherine Lee Bates visit this iconic Word's Fair in 1893, which shaped her vision of American beauty and progress.
What is the Chicago Word's Fair (or World's Columbian Exposition)?
Just as Pharaoh ordered the death of ebbrew boys, this ruler in the New testament also ordered the death of male children in an attempt to stop God's chosen leader.
Who is Herod?
This melody, composed by Samuel A. Ward, was later paired with Bates' poem to create the well-known hymn.
What is Materna?
These two Hebrew midwives defied Pharaohs command to kill male Hebrew babies and were blessed by God.
Who are Shiphrah and Puah?
In Acts 7, this early Christian boldly recounts the story of Moses--including his Egyptian upbringing and exile to Midian--as part of a powerful speech that ultimately leads to his death.