General Trivia
The American Revolution
Boomer Trivia
Washington and Adams
Jefferson
100
How many World Series titles do the New York Yankees have?
27
100
What European country came to support the Continental Army, ultimately helping them throughout the war?
France
100
Which president installed bowling lanes in the White House basement?
Richard Nixon
100
List two of the precedents set by Washington.
President's title, presidential cabinet, two terms, inaugural / farewell address, etc
100
Jefferson was the first president to be from what political party?
Democratic-Republicans
200
Who has won the most Academy Awards?
Walt Disney (26)
200
What style of warfare did the Continental Army primarily use?
Guerrilla Warfare
200
What was the highest rated tv show of 1967?
The Andy Griffith Show
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200
What was Washington's view of foreign affairs?
We should practice neutrality.
200
What is strict vs loose interpretation of the Constitution?
Strict: You can only do exactly what the Constitution says (more literal)
Loose: You can do things based on the spirit of what the Constitution says (more liberal)
300
Which famous fictional character, written by Arthur Conan Doyle, stars in The Hound of the Baskerville?
Sherlock Holmes
300
What battle is considered the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
300
On what tv show did The Beatles perform their first live concert on US soil? (bonus points: tell us the year as well)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1964)
300
What big focus did Washington have when he took office and who did he appoint to help solve that problem?
Fixing the economy; Alexander Hamilton
300
What clause in the Constitution did Jefferson use in order to justify his purchase of the Louisiana territory?
The Elastic Clause
400
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
Saturn (146)
400
During which years did the American Revolution take place?
1775-1783
400
Finish the tv jingle: "Weebles wobble..."
"... but they don't fall down."
400
What sets of laws did John Adams pass which made it more difficult for a foreigner to become a citizen and made criticizing the Federal government illegal?
The Alien and Sedition Acts
400
What is impressment? (as it relates to American sailors during this time)
British and French ships kidnapping / forcing American sailors to work on their ships instead.
500
How many bones do humans have in their ears?
3
500
What was the most difficult part of the war for England (ultimately causing them to withdraw from the war)?
The cost of running a war on a different continent for years upon years.
500
What 1960s tv show was set in outer space and gave us the term "redshirt" for a disposable character in a tv show that will soon face their untimely demise?
Star Trek
500
What political situation occurred between the United States and France during Adams' presidency?
The XYZ Affair
500
What did Jefferson do in response to British and French impressment? Was it a success? Why or why not?
Embargo Act of 1807. No, it drastically hurt the US economy