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What was the main reason children attended school in the New England colonies?
The main reason was to learn how to read the Bible. Puritans believed it was important for everyone to read the scriptures themselves.
Who was chosen at the Second Continental Congress to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Which Native American group lived in the Southwest region, created irrigation systems to water their crops, and lived in "apartment-style" homes made of adobe?
The Pueblo
What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
The 13 original colonies
What kind of chores did colonial children do?
Children had many chores, including gathering firewood, feeding farm animals, making candles, and helping in the garden.
Which Founding Father and skilled writer was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which tribe lived on the Great Plains, was known for being nomadic, and depended on the buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter?
The Sioux (or Lakota)
Which bird was chosen to represent the United States because of its strength and freedom?
The bald eagle
Which Native American woman played a crucial role as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Sacagawea.
What was an "apprentice"?
An apprentice was a young boy who lived with a master artisan (like a blacksmith or cobbler) to learn a skilled job or trade.
Which silversmith and patriot is famous for his midnight ride to warn colonists that the British soldiers were coming?
Paul Revere
Which Native American group lived in the Eastern Woodlands, built longhouses, and were part of the Virginia tribes when Jamestown was settled?
The Powhatan
Which famous statue, a gift from France, stands in New York Harbor as a symbol of freedom?
The Statue of Liberty
Which Spanish explorer is famous for searching for the "Fountain of Youth" and claiming Florida for Spain?
Juan Ponce de León.
Why did New England colonists have small farms instead of large plantations?
New England had very rocky soil and a short growing season, making it hard to grow large amounts of crops for sale.
Who was a passionate patriot known for saying, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?
Patrick Henry
What is the name of the land bridge that scientists believe early humans crossed from Asia to North America thousands of years ago?
Beringia (or the Bering Land Bridge).
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
"The Star-Spangled Banner".
What was the name of the Native American leader who helped the Pilgrims survive by teaching them to grow crops and fish, after earlier explorers had introduced diseases to the area?
Squanto (Note: While Squanto is a key figure, the question refers to the broader context of interaction between Native Americans and newcomers).
What was a "hornbook" used for?
A hornbook was a paddle-shaped wooden board with the alphabet and prayers on it, used by children to learn to read in school.
Who was the African American patriot and spy who played a key role in helping the Americans win the Battle of Yorktown?
James Armistead Lafayette
What kind of natural resources did the Kwakiutl tribe, living in the Pacific Northwest, rely on most for their homes and totem poles?
Cedar trees (wood).
Which famous bell in Philadelphia is a symbol of freedom and rang to mark the American Revolution?
The Liberty Bell.