The Constitution
The American Revolution
The American West
The Civil War
Potpourri
100

Which amendment protects free speech?

1st Amendment

100

Who was the head of the Continental Army?

General George Washington

100

In which direction did the United States expand?

West

100

Who was President of the Union during the American Civil War?

Abraham Lincoln

100

Which fast-food chain is known for its golden arches?

McDonald's

200

What are the three branches of government?


The executive, judicial, and legislative branches

200

What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War, "the shot heard round the world."

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

200

What was the name of the area of the country between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains that Thomas Jefferson purchased from France? 

The Louisiana Purchase or the Louisiana Territory

200

Name the two army opponents of the Civil War. Not North vs. South.

The Union and the Confederates or Confederacy.

200

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System—a name that sounds like a spilled glass of white liquid in the night sky?

The Milky Way

300

True or false: The first 12 amendments are called the Bill of Rights

False: It is the first 10 amendments.

300

Name at least two advantages the British Army had over the Continental Army.

larger, more resources, better equipped, better trained, more organized, 

300

Name the two explorers that Sacajawea helped explore when the United States doubled its size?

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark






300

Name the leading general of the Union and Confederate army.

Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee

300

What is the name of the digital world where the characters of the highly popular game Minecraft exist, and players can build anything they imagine?

The Overworld

400

What was the 13th Amendment about?

The abolishment of slavery.

400

Where did the Continental Army stay through the winter and almost fell apart because of the cold, disease and starvation?  George Washington was able to encourage the troops enough to get them through.

Valley Forge

400

What fort did the Texians try unsuccessfully to protect against the Mexican Army? All of the Texian soldiers died, and it became a rallying cry for Texas independence. 

The Alamo

400

What famous speech did Abraham Lincoln give after one of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War? Not the battle, the name of the speech.

Gettysburg Address

400

Name the potion that grants good luck in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Felix Felicis

500

Name at least 5 of the 7 Principles of the Constitution.

popular sovereignty, republicanism, limited government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights

500

Which two country's navies help the Continental Army win the American Revolution?

Spanish and French


500

What was the name of the painting by John Gast that represented "Manifest Destiny" for the pioneers?

American Progress

500

Where was the final treaty signed?

Appomattox Court House

500

What is Bad Bunny's real name?

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio