American History
What historic documents begins with the words "We the People"?
The U.S. Constitution.
Who was the only president to serve four terms?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
When was the Declaration of Independence signed
August 2, 1776
What was the original capital of Georgia?
Savannah
What was the name of the Pilgrims' ship?
The Mayflower
What country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
Which two signers of the Declaration of Independence went on to serve as president of the United States?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
Five
Whos horse is carved on the side of Stone Mountain?
Robert E Lee
What was the name of the first (permanent English) American colony?
Jamestown after King James I.
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
Which two presidents served two non-consecutive terms?
Grover Cleveland and Donald Trump
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
13
Where did Georgia the name come from?
Georgia was named after King George II of England.
Who was the first European to land in North America?
Leif Erikson, who arrived from Norway in the 10th century.
What was the first document to govern the United States before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation.
Who was the first president to be born in the United States?
Martin Van Buren
What was the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday?
Massachusetts
What date was Georgia admitted into statehood?
January 2, 1788
What is the oldest European-founded city in the United States?
St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain.
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord, in April 1775.
What kind of pet did Calvin and Grace Coolidge have at the white house?
a pet raccoon named Rebecca that they acquired as a Thanksgiving gift that was meant to be served for dinner.
funfacts:
She was allowed to roam free, and enjoyed unscrewing the lightbulbs and other delightful mischief.
They took Rebecca (and other pets) on vacation with them!
Which three presidents died on the 4th of July?
James Monroe in 1831
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826 on the 5oth anniversary of the declaration of indepence.
What is the Georgia State Bird?
Brown Thrasher
For which group of people was the colony of Georgia founded?
The colony of Georgia was founded for debtors. Georgia was established as a haven for debtors who were imprisoned in England. The founder of Georgia, James Oglethorpe, believed that giving debtors a second chance in a new colony would help them rehabilitate and start afresh. The colony provided them with an opportunity to repay their debts and rebuild their lives.