Presidential History
Which president was the first to be assassinated, and was the tallest president?
Abraham Lincoln
Which was the first official state in America?
Delaware
In 1492 ___________ sailed the ocean blue.
Columbus
Who invented the Cotton Gin?
Eli Whitney
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the shortest president?
James Madison
Which was the last official state in America?
Hawaii
Which ship brought the pilgrims, who had the first Thanksgiving, to America?
The Mayflower
Who invented the steamboat?
Robert Fulton
Who was a general in the American Revolutionary War, and later became our first president?
George Washington
Which presidents are featured on Mt. Rushmore?
Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Teddy Roosevelt
In which year did Indiana join the Union?
1816
What was the name of the Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark?
Sacajowia
Who invented the Telegraph?
Samuel Morse
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
Which president is featured on the half dollar?
John F Kennedy
In what year did Texas join the Union?
1845
Which British queen was Virginia named for?
Queen Elizabeth, "The Virgin Queen"
During the Industrial Revolution, many ___________ were forced to work in the factories to help provide for their families.
Children
When did the American Revolution begin and end?
1775-1783
Which president was the last to serve a full term in the 19th century?
Grover Cleveland
In what year did Georgia join the Union?
1788
Who first claimed Virginia for England?
Sir Walter Raliegh
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1788