Hamilton
Who played Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway production?
Lin-Manual Miranda
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
In which city could you visit Constitution Hall?
Philadelphia
In what year will Gloucester celebrate its 400th anniversary?
2023
April is National _________ Month.
Poetry
Who killed Hamilton?
Aaron Burr
Olympia is the capital of _______.
Washington
What are the requirements in order to pass an amendment to the Constitution?
must be approved by 3/4 of states and 2/3 of Congress
When Rockport was still part of Gloucester, it was known by this name.
Sandy Bay
In what year did Fenway Park open and the Titanic sink?
1912
How many of the Federalist Papers did Alexander Hamilton write?
51
In this state, the capital and the state both begin with the letter "I". Name Both.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Name the missing phrase from the Preamble:
"We the People, _______________, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense...."
in order to form a more perfect Union
The bridge on 128 that takes motorists to Gloucester is named after this World War I hero and former Mayor.
A. Piatt Andrew
The Civil War began on April 12, 1861 when Confederate Forces fired on Fort ___________, SC.
Sumter
Which friend of Hamilton tried to free slaves to fight in the Revolution?
John Laurens
Name the six U.S. state capitals that begin with the letter "S".
Salem, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, St. Paul, Springfield, Santa Fe.
The "Great Compromise" was a compromise between which two groups?
large states and small states
From about 1830-1930, this was the most important industry in Rockport.
granite quarrying
On which holiday has the Boston Marathon usually been held since it began in 1897?
Patriots' Day
Thomas Jefferson served as US Ambassador to _________ following the Revolutionary War.
France
Name the four U.S. Capitals that have the word "city" in them.
Salt Lake City, Jefferson City, Carson City, and Oklahoma City.
Which was the first state to outlaw slavery?
Vermont
What is the nickname of the First Congregational Church, whose steeple was hit with a cannonball by the British ship Nymph during the War of 1812?
"Old Sloop"
The first battles of the Revolutionary War took place in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Name the exact date (month, day, year) on which those battles occurred.
April 19, 1775