Early American Figures
This founding father lost a battle against the French and Natives here at Fort Necessity near Uniontown while fighting for the British. He would later turn against the British and serve two terms as the American President.
George Washington
Who were Alexander Hamilton’s 3 main allies during the American Revolution in the musical?
Marquis de Lafayette, John Laurens, and Hercules Mulligan
What number is Jefferson in the order of Presidents?
Jefferson was the third President.
Jackson ran errands for American troops as a child during what war?
The American Revolution
People started to settle here after territory East of the Mississippi River was getting more populated.
West Coast, Oregon Territory, Southwest, Texas
Which Founding Father was also a prolific inventor?
Benjamin Franklin, known for inventions like bifocals and the lightning rod
Why did Alexander Hamilton's marraige to Eliza Schuyler help him?
Her father was one of the richest men in the colonies.
Jefferson had children with one of his slaves. What was her name?
Sally Hemings
Jackson became famous because of his victories as "General Jackson" in what War? This is where he earned the name "Old Hickory."
The War of 1812
These were America's first millionaires.
The Astors, or Fur traders
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What was Hamilton's title in Washington's Cabinet?
Secretary of Treasury
The name of Jefferson's home was
Monticello
Name two of the Five Civilized Tribes from the Southeastern US that Jackson and his policies forcibly removed from their lands despite a Supreme Court order allowing them to stay.
Chockasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, Creek, and Cherokee
Name one of 3 trails to the West.
Double points for 2. ...triple for 3.
Oregon Trail
Sante Fe Trail
Mormon Trail
Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" and The Crisis"
Thomas Paine
Hamilton was killed in a duel by his rival...
Aaron Burr
What was the purchase by Jefferson that doubled the size of our nation.
The Louisiana Purchase
Andrew Jackson died when he was 78 from something that was in his chest from an incident 39 years earlier. This incident resulted from an argument with Charles Dickenson.
Double your points if you remember how it got there and what was interesting about the story.
A bullet.
Charles Dickenson shot Jackson 1 inch from his heart and no one realized that Jackson was shot because he took his time and shot Dickenson before people noticed he was bleeding.
We achieved Manifest Destiny with this ceding of land.
Mexican Cession or Gasden Purchase
Who wrote the majority of the Federalist Papers? The explanation or advertisment of our Constitution.
Double points if you know all the writers and how many each wrote.
Alexander Hamilton - 51
John Jay - 5
James Madison - 29
Name two accomplishments by Hamilton.
Founding Father of the United States, known for establishing the nation's financial system, authoring the Federalist Papers, and serving as the first Secretary of the Treasury. Founded the New York Post and the Coast Guard
Jefferson dreamed of a nation of _________ instead of industry.
farms or agriculture
Jackson famously said on his death bed that his only regrets were that he didn't hang ____________ and shoot _____________ in the face.
Name at least 1 person.
Double points for both.
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
What were the people called that went to California after gold was discovered in 1848? Hint - There is a Team
49ers