Declaration of Independence
On what date did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
Which Founding Father’s wife was named Martha?
George Washington
What is the American Flag's nickname?
Old Glory
Which American president served four elected terms in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt. After Roosevelt’s four terms, the 22nd Amendment limited future presidents to two elected terms
Which is true of the Liberty Bell?
a) The Liberty Bell is mainly made of copper
b) The Liberty Bell features a large iconic crack made worse by repair work
c) The Liberty Bell weighs 2,080 lbs.
d) All the above
d – All the above is the correct answer. The Liberty Bell is 70% copper, features an iconic crack widened by repair, and weighs 2,080 lbs.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which Founding Father invented bifocals and the lightning rod?
Benjamin Franklin
How many stars and how many stripes are currently on the American Flag?
13 stripes and 50 stars
Before the Battle of Lexington and Concord, who took a midnight run to warn the militia of the approaching British forces?
Paul Revere
14) Which state was not one of the original colonies?
a) Georgia
b) South Carolina
c) New York
d) Maine
d – Maine was not one of the original 13 colonies.
Who was the commander of the Continental Army in 1776?
George Washington
What was a key achievement of Alexander Hamilton in stabilizing the US economy
Creating the first national bank
Why does the American Flag get folded in a triangle?
To symbolize the hats worn by colonial soldiers
Which military academy opened on July 4, 1802, in New York?
West Point
19) How old was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
a) Age 13
b) Age 26
c) Age 39
d) Age 46
b – The youngest delegate to sign the Declaration of Independence was Edward Rutledge from South Carolina, at the ripe young age of 26.
Why did George Washington not sign the Declaration of Independence?
He was serving as commander of the Continental Army and not a delegate in Congress
Who was the author of the pamphlet titled "Common Sense" that helped in promoting the idea of independence for the American Colonies?
Thomas Paine
What do the colors red, white and blue represent on the American Flag?
red stands for hardiness and valor, white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice
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 were the colonists who supported the Monarchy called?
a) Tories
b) Revolutionaries
c) Whigs
d) Sons of Liberty
a – Colonists who supported the British Monarchy were called Loyalists or Tories, a term implying loyalty to the British Crown.
What famous phrase did Patrick Henry declare in 1776?
“Give me liberty, or give me death!”
Which two Founding Fathers died on the same day, July 4, 1826?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
When was the first official American flag adopted and what did this day become?
June 14, 1777 which became Flag Day
This Act, passed by Britain in 1750, eliminated the taxes that Britain paid on iron imported from the American colonies.
The Iron Act
Which popular song is associated with the Revolutionary War?
a) Yankee Doodle
b) The Battle Hymn of the Republic
c) Amazing Grace
d) The Star-Spangled Banner
a – Yankee Doodle is the song associated with the American Revolution. Though the tune was already well-known, tradition says that in 1755 a British doctor penned new words to mock his American allies, with “doodles” meaning fools.