Revolutionary Spirit
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
An order given by President Lincoln to free all slaves in rebelling states.
How many terms was Franklin D. Roosevelt elected to?
Four terms, but he served 12 years.
What is the quintessential American Fourth of July dessert?
On what date did the Constitutional Congress (Founding Fathers) declare independence?
July 2, 1776
Name at least 3 laws within the Bill of Rights.
1 Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
2 Right to bear arms
3 Quartering of soldiers
4 Search and arrest
5 Rights in criminal cases
6 Right to a fair trial
7 Rights in civil cases
8 Bail, fines, punishment
9 Rights retained by the People
10 States' rights
Where did the first shot of the Civil War take place? (Half points if only the state can be named)
Fort Sumter, South Carolina
Name three Axis nations and three Allied nations that fought during World War Two.
I’d rather not list them here 😅
Describe your most memorable Fourth of July moment!
Thank you for describing!
Which founding father was partly responsible for the beginning of the French and Indian War? Bonus 100 if you can name where the war began!
George Washington and the British outpost in the Ohio Valley.
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
27, including the original 10 Bill of Rights.
How many states seceded from the union? (Hint: there were 33 states in 1860)
11, or one third!
Why is Veterans Day celebrated on November 11?
It marks the end of World War One. The treaty was signed purposefully at 11:11 AM on 11/11/1918
Approximately how many million hotdogs does America eat on July Fourth?
~150 million
Describe the origin story of the Star Spangled Banner.
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “The Defence of Fort Henry” while imprisoned on a British ship. A popular song was set to its lines, and in 1931 our national anthem was officially adopted.
What was the difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
The Virginia plan advocated for a bicameral house when state population correlated to representation in congress, while the New Jersey plan sought a single house legislature with equal power given to each state.
Two options:
1. Name one thing Henry Clay is remembered for.
2. Name one Act instituted by congress related to free and slave states.
1. Pretty much every compromise in the first half of the 19th century, and losing 3 presidential races.
2. The Kentucky-Nebraska Act, The Compromise of 1850, The Missouri compromise, etc.
What was the last state added to the country, and in what year was the flag changed to account for it?
Hawaii; July 4, 1960
What popular song today was used by British soldiers to insult Americans?
Yankee Doodle
How many people lived in America c. 1776? (within 100,000)
2.5 Million
What holiday was created to celebrate the Constitution?
The First Thanksgiving in 1789 by President George Washington.
Three presidents have died on July 4. Name them all!
Thomas Jefferson (1826), John Adams (1826), James Monroe (1831)
Describe what the term “flapper” means AND name the era they are associated with.
An “outgoing” woman that wore short skirts (at least for the time), cut their hair in a simpler, short style, and lived a carefree party life. They are a key feature of the “Roaring 20’s,” Americas post-WWI economic boom.
Who wrote the song, “American Pie”? Bonus 100 points if you can accurately sing the chorus!
Don McLean