History
This lesser-known signer of the Declaration of Independence later died in a duel with Aaron Burr.
WHo is Alexander Hamilton? (Trick: He didn't sign it!)
Which president vetoed more bills than all his predecessors combined -- despite being in office for less than a year?
Who is Andrew Johnson?
The Articles of Confederation required unanimous approval from all 13 states to be amended. This state refused a major change in 1781.
What is Rhode Island?
The first national law regulating citizenship was passed in the year.
What is 1790?
True or False: Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence entirely by himself.
FALSE (It was edited and reviewed by the Committee of Five and Congress)
The Declaration of Independence was first printed by this Philadelphia Printer.
Who is John Dunlap?
This future president defended British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre.
Who is John Adams?
What was the official title of the bill that proposed U.S. independence to the British Crown?
What is Lee Resolution?
What law paased in 1798 allowed the president to deport non-citizens deemed dangerous?
What is the Alien Act?
True or False: The U.S. Constitution was signed on July 4, 1787.
FALSE (It was signed on September 17,1787)
This colony was the last to vote in favor of Independence.
What is New York? (They Initially abstained.)
Which president personally handwrote over 19,000 letters during his lifetime, many of which document early American thought?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Which bill outlined U.S. territories' path to statehood in 1787?
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
Which law taxed molasses and contributed to colonial anger in 1764?
What is the Sugar Act?
True of False: George Washington gave a speech during the signing of the Declaration.
FALSE (He was not present at the signing)
The signer of the Declaration was captured by the British and died in prison.
Who is Richard Stockton?
Only one president signed the Constitution and later became president.
Who is James Madison?
What is the name of the original handwritten version of the Bill of Rights sent to the states?
What is the Engrossed Copy?
This early law gave structure to the first ten amendments.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
Ture or False: The original Declaration was written on sheepskin parchment.
True!
What secret society influenced many early revolutionaries, including Paul Revere?
What is the Sons of Liberty?
Which early president proposed July 2nd -- not July 4th -- as the day America should celebrate Independence?
Who is John Adams?
Which famous Founding Father refused to sign the Constitution until a Bill of Rights was added?
Who is George Mason?
What act in 1807 banned all U.S. exports and hurt the economy during Jefferson's presidency?
What is the Embargo Act?
True or False: Patrick Henry was present at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
FALSE (He was not a delegate to the Continental Congress)