George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
4th of July!
Misc. Americans
100
Washington's first career at age 16 was what?
Land surveyor
100
Adams was the first to hold which high-ranking job?
Vice president
100
Jefferson was chosen to draft which historical document?
The Declaration of Independence
100
There are more than 314 million people living in the United States today, but there were how many in 1776?
2.5 million
100
Aaron Burr suffered from an addiction to which common pain medication in the 1800's?
Opium
200
Washington became one of the foremost breeders and promoters of which animal?
The American mule.
200
Adams served on the Committee of Five to draft which historical document?
Declaration of Independence
200
Jefferson wrote two of his own versions of which historical book?
The Bible
200
The only president born on July 4th was?
Calvin Coolidge
He began his political career in Northampton after graduating from Amherst College and practiced law there starting in 1895. Coolidge became a prominent figure in the community, eventually serving as Northampton's mayor. His home, the Calvin Coolidge House, located at 19-21 Massasoit Street, is historically significant as it was his residence from 1906 until 1930, during the peak of his political career.
200
Thomas Edison frequently drank Vin Mariani, a concoction of Bordeaux wine treated with what?
Coca leaves
The ethanol in the Bordeaux would extract cocaine from the coca leaves in high concentrations of more than 7 mg per each fluid ounce of wine.
300
Washington was the first to sign which historical document?
U.S. Constitution
As the president of the convention, Washington was given the privilege of being the first to add his name to this governing document.
300
In 1770, Adams as a lawyer agreed to defend British soldiers after which event?
The Boston Massacre
His defense secured acquittals for most defendants and reduced charges for the others. He argued that even unpopular defendants deserve counsel under the rule of law. The case boosted his standing as a principled advocate of justice.
300
Jefferson’s greatest feat as president was this, a treaty/transaction with France that effectively doubled the size of the United States.
The Louisiana Purchase
300
This many presidents have died on the 4th of July.
3!
Jefferson and Adams both in 1826 and James Monroe in 1831.
On Adam's deathbed some of his last words were "Jefferson lives." Meanwhile, Jefferson had already died that day.
300
Benjamin Franklin's habitual opium use created permanent damage such as memory loss and _____.
A speech impediment
400
This was George Washington's favorite drink, drinking up to 4 glasses a day.
Madeira (red wine)
400
What is Adams' relation to the well-known face of Massachusetts beer, Samuel Adams?
Second cousin
400
Jefferson used this substance to alleviate headaches.
Quinine
400
This state was the first to recognize July 4th as a holiday.
Massachusetts
400
James Madison drank a pint of this daily, which was considered excessive even at the time.
Whiskey
500
This combination of alcohol and opium was used by GW to ease the discomfort of his false teeth.
Laudanum
500
This beverage was regularly consumed by Adams in large amounts at breakfast.
Hard cider
500
This plant continued to grow at Monticello until the 1990's when it was removed by the DEA.
Poppies (opium)
500
This historical item is tapped 13 times every July 4th in honor of the original 13 colonies.
The Liberty Bell
500
Mary Todd Lincoln (unsuccessfully) used which substance in various forms to self-medicate her depression and anxiety.
Opium (mixing various opium products such as laudanum and paregoric