On the Money
He was the first president of the United States and, fittingly, is on the $1 bill.
Who is George Washington?
"The Music Man" opens on this railbound vehicle from the Industrial Revolution, and the musicians sing to a beat set by its chugging
What is a train?
This term refers to the group of advisors appointed by the president to head executive departments.
What is the Cabinet?
This document sets the standards for the United States Government, including how it works, what the three braches are, and how laws are passed.
What is the Constitution?
This Christmas movie follows a man raised at the North Pole as he returns home to New York City.
What is Elf?
This Civil War-era president is considered one of our country's greatest--and he's on the $5 bill!
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
He never made it to Broadway, but Francis Scott Key did write this song, which became our national anthem.
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
All armed, military conflicts in the United States were overseen by the Department of this.
What is War?
The Indian Removal Act forced the Choctaw, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, and Sminole to leave their homes on this sorrowful journey.
What is the Trail of Tears?
Many cultures around the world celebrate this shortest day of the year with fires, hot beverages, and even mystical practices.
What is the Winter Solstice (the first day of Winter)?
"The $10 Founding Father without a Father" was the first Secretary of the Treasury and founded the National Bank.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
"Cabinet Battle #1" from Hamilton warns of this rebellion that took place during Washington's presidency:
"Look, when Britain taxed our tea, we got frisky
Imagine what gon’ happen when you try to tax our ..."
What is whiskey? (The Whiskey Rebellion)
The Secretary of State oversees relationships with these. Early officeholders mostly focused on those with France and Britain.
What are foreign countries?
The Fugitive Slave act forced passengers on the Underground Railroad to extend their journey--all the way to this northern country!
What is Canada?
This type of grain is grown of pools of water called paddies instead of in fields.
What is rice?
This $20 president was a populist figure, embodying the American rags-to-riches ideal...and he was responsible for the Trail of Tears.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
This year brought another war between Great Britain and the United States. It's also found in a musical, Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of...this year
What is 1812?
These two weren't in President Jefferson's cabinet, but they were appointed by him to explore the Louisiana Purchase, map North America, and establish diplomatic relationships with the Indians.
Who are Lewis and Clark?
This controvertial set of laws, passed by President John Adams, allows the government to act against visitors from countries the United States is at war with.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts? (Alien Enemies Act)
This Jewish "festival of lights" is an eight-day holiday celebrated with gift giving, candle lighting, latke eating, and the game of dreidl.
What is Chanukah?
Our third president, and primary author of the Declaration of Independence, is most famously on the nickel, but is also on the $2 bill; the signing of the Declaration is on the back.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
In Les Miserables, "At the End of the Day" chronicles the lives of working women during this age, when steam engines, factories, and telegraphs "revolutionized" the world.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
He wasn't in the president's cabinet, but he was in the pocket of the British. If the British gave his people weapons, Chief Tecumsah and his tribesmen would do this.
What is fight with the British?
Signed by and named for President James Monroe, the Monroe Doctrine promises that if Europe stayed out of the United States' business, the United States would do this.
What is stay out of European business?
This Muslim holiday is celebrated by a month of fasting during the day to mark devotion to God, breaking the fast with large breakfasts and dinners while it is dark out.
What is Ramadan?