JEOPARDY

Back In the Day

100

In what year was there a massive migration to California? 

1849

200

Jefferson commissioned the Lewis and Clark expedition in this year.

1803

300

Washington crossed the Delaware on this day in 1776, taking the British by surprise.  Aren't people off on holidays?

DECEMBER 25

400

The American Revolution began in this year. 

1775

500

Women earned the right to vote in this year. 

1920

Red, White & Blue

100

This cherry, lemon, and blue raspberry Popsicle is sure to cool you off on the 4th!

FIRECRACKER

200

The flag's colors are intentional, each representing a specific characteristic.  Red represents bravery and blue represents perseverance and justice.  What does white represent? 

PURITY/INNOCENCE 

300

The American Flag is traditionally folded 13 times into what shape?

TRIANGLE

400

If a flag is damaged beyond repair, what should one do with it? 

BURN IT

500

These 2 founding fathers famously died on July 4, 1826, on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

JOHN ADAMS & THOMAS JEFFERSON

Go Shorty, It's Your Birthday

100

Next year, America will celebrate a monumental birthday.  How old will America be turning? 

250 YEARS OLD

200

Which company hosts the largest fireworks display for America's birthday? 

MACY'S

300

Donald Trump's birthday is on June 14th, a day also recognized as what?  

FLAG DAY

400

4th of July brought new meaning to this former president and first lady, when their daughter was born on this day in 1998. 

THE OBAMAS

500

Which U.S. president was born on the 4th of July? 

a. Abraham Lincoln

b. John F. Kennedy

c. Dwight D. Eisenhower

d. Calvin Coolidge

D

Guess Who?

100

This person was the oldest to sign the Declaration of Independence. 

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

200

Who's signature appears largest on the Declaration of Independence? 

JOHN HANCOCK

300

He was the first Catholic president and the second youngest president to ever serve.  Don't the Ten Commandments say "thou shalt not kill"? 

JOHN F. KENNEDY

400

Name 3 of the 4 presidents on Mount Rushmore.  

GEORGE WASHINGTON, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, THOMAS JEFFERSON, AND THEODORE ROOSEVELT

500

Which U.S. president launched the New Deal to combat the Great Depression?

FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT

Extend Your Learning

100

Most people term Jamestown "America's oldest city", but a city in this state dates back to 1565, when it was founded by the Spanish. 

FLORIDA (ST. AUGUSTINE)

200

The CDC was founded in Atlanta in 1946.  When it began, it's primary purpose was to prevent the spread of this disease which is transmitted by way of mosquitos. 

MALARIA

300

Each 4th of July, there is a famous eating contest in Coney Island, New York.  Which popular 4th of July food is consumed at this event? 

HOT DOGS

400

Which state was split into 2 states during the Civil War? 

VIRGINIA

500

The U.S. government is composed of 3 branches.  How many branches are there in the U.S. military? 

a. 3

b. 5

c. 6

d. 10

C