Mother of Presidents
Who is known as the 'Father of our Country' and was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Who was the President during World War I and was born in Staunton, Virginia?
Woodrow Wilson
The U.S. joined WWII after which event took place on December 7, 1941?
Pearl Harbor
Mount Vernon, located near Washington, D.C., was the home of which famous Virginian?
George Washington
Because so many U.S. presidents were born there, Virginia is often called 'The Mother of _________'.
Presidents
Which Virginian wrote the Declaration of Independence and founded the University of Virginia?
Thomas Jefferson
For how many years did the United States remain neutral before joining World War I?
Almost 3 Years
What did the government use to limit how much meat, sugar, and gasoline people could buy?
Rationing
In which city or county can you find Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson?
Charlottesville
How many of the first five U.S. presidents were born in Virginia?
4
Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' and wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
The sinking of which neutral ship was a major reason the U.S. finally joined the Allies in WWI?
The Lusitania
To help provide food for the country and troops, many families grew these in their backyards.
Victory Gardens
James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, lived at which estate in Orange County?
Montpelier
Besides 'Mother of Presidents', what is the other famous nickname for Virginia?
The Old Dominion
This 5th president is famous for a doctrine that told European nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.
James Monroe
What was the name of the peace-keeping organization Woodrow Wilson helped create after the war?
the League of Nations
How did average citizens help the government pay for the massive cost of the war?
Saving Bonds
James Monroe lived at an estate originally called Highland. In which Virginia city was it located?
Charlottesville
Which president's term was the shortest in history, lasting only 31 days?
William Henry Harrison
Which Virginian served as a Major General in the Mexican-American War before becoming the 12th President?
Zachary Taylor
What was the name of the treaty that officially ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
What was a common way families preserved food at home during WWII to prevent waste?
Canning and Preserving
Which president's home was called Sherwood Forest, located in Charles City County?
John Tyler
Woodrow Wilson won this prestigious award for his efforts to bring world peace after WWI.
The Nobel Peace Prize