Gaining Independence
What document officially declared the United States' independence?
A. Declaration of Separation
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Bill of Rights
D. The Constitution
B. Declaration of Independence
This document declared the Colonies' independence from Great Britain
Who was the first US president?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Andrew Jackson
C. George Washington
D. John Adams
C. George Washington!
First, serving as a Commander-in-Chief in the Revolutionary War, he was then offered the role of king, but firmly declined. He was later elected the first president and stepped down after two terms.
This recent hit musical, debuting on Broadway in 2015, follows the life of which founding father?
A. George Washington
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. Alexander Hamilton
D. Thomas Jefferson
C. Alexander Hamilton!
This musical follows the achievements of Hamilton, who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington.
One of the most influential rock stars rose to fame in the 1950s and was nicknamed "The King of Rock and Roll." Who was he?
A. Chuck Berry
B. Billy Joel
C. Elvis Presley
D. Ray Charles
C. Elvis Presley!
Known for his unique music and iconic dance moves, he quickly rose to fame during the 1950s and became one of the best-selling artists of all time.
What is Florida's nickname?
A. Heatwave
B. Sharkbite capital
C. Alligator Heaven
D. Sunshine State
D. Sunshine state!
Florida is called this because of it abundance of sunlight and warm climate.
What was the name of the ship that carried some of the first pilgrims from England?
A. Anne
B. The Fortune
C. Mayflower
D. Little James
C. Mayflower!
The Mayflower was the first ship carrying pilgrims to reach the Americas
Which revolutionary figure rode through Massachusetts to warn people of approaching British troops?
A. Paul Revere
B. James Madison
C. Andrew Jackson
D. Thomas Gage
A. Paul Revere!
Paul Revere is best known for his "Midnight Ride" that warned colonists of approaching British Troops before the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What popular snack was invented in the United States?
A. Twinkies
B. Popcorn
C. French Fries
D. Kit Kats
A. Twinkies!
Twinkies were invented in Illinois by James Dewar in April of 1930
What was the name of the American Astronaut who was the first man on the moon?
A. Michael Collins
B. Buzz Aldrin
C. Neil Armstrong
D. John Glenn
C. Neil Armstrong!
He, along with his two crewmates, were the first men to walk on the moon. But Neil Armstrong was the first man to step foot on the moons surface.
What is Florida's state animal?
A. Peacock
B. Panther
C. Alligator
D. Bobcat
B. Panther!
The panter was chosen as the states animal in 1982 by students in Florida!
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
A. John Adams
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Alexander Hamilton
While both John Adams and Benjamin Franklin assisted in the creation, Thomas Jefferson is considered the main author.
Which US president is credited as the author of the Declaration of independence?
A. John Adams
B. Alexander Hamilton
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. George Washington
C. Thomas Jefferson!
Credited as the author of the declaration of independence, Thomas Jefferson was elected as the third president of the United states, serving from 1801 to 1809
What important historical artifact contains a typo?
A. The Liberty Bell
B. The Bill of Rights
C. The Federalist Papers
D. Articles of Confederation
A. The Liberty Bell
Though not considered a typo at the time, the Liberty Bell spelled Pennsylvania as "Pensylvania" only containing one N.
What year did America put the first man on the moon?
A. 1960
B. 1965
C. 1969
D. 1971
C. 1969!
In July of 1969, the Apollo 11 mission placed three American men on the moon.
What year did Disney World open in Orlando Florida?
A. 1955
B. 1982
C. 2000
D. 1971
D. 1971!
The construction and opening of the Disney parks in Florida inspired a large economic boom in the central Florida area.
What year did the United States gain its independence from Great Britain?
A. 1890
B. 1955
C. 1715
D. 1776
D. 1776!
On July 4th, 1776, the United States severed its political ties with Great Britain and created the Continental Congress.
What was the name of the king that ruled over Great Britian and the Colonies during the revolutionary war?
A. King Charles
B. King Henry
C. King George III
D. King Harry
C. King George III
One of the longest reigning monarchs of Great Britian, he ruled over the colonies and eventually surrendered, marking the end of the revolutionary war.
By the acre, how much pizza would you guess is eaten in America each day?
A. 200
B. 400
C. 800
D. 100
D. 100!
As one of the most popular dishes in America, it is estimated that there are around 100 acres of pizza eaten a day (according to Google)
What iconic movie series debuted in the 1970s and successfully changed the film industry?
A. Top Gun
B. Ghostbusters
C. Indiana Jones
D. Star Wars
D. Star Wars!
With scenes filmed in some of Californias national parks and released in a small number of theaters in the United States, it quickly became a worldwide blockbuster that changed the film industry for good!
A. Orlando
B. Tampa
C. St. Augustine
D. Miami
C. St. Augustine!
Established by Spanish explorers in the 1560s, it is the oldest city in Florida!
What was the first capital city of the United States?
A. New York
B. Washington, D.C.
C. Philadelphia
D. Boston
A. New York!
New York was the original capital of the United States, but it was later moved to Philadelphia. Then, it was finally moved to Washington, D.C. in December of 1800.
Benjamin Franklin is known for his involvement in the Revolutionary War, but he was also a scientist, what did he invent?
A. The lightning rod
B. The light bulb
C. The telegram
D. The telephone
Aside from his involvement in the Revolutionary War, Benjamin Franklin is well known for his work with electricity. His famous kite experiment helped him in the eventual creation of the lightning rod.
How many Hot Dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?
A. 200 million
B. 150 million
C. 100 million
D. 50 million
B. 150 million!
It is estimated that we consume around 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July
What was the biggest fear of the general public when the year changed from 1999 to 2000?
A. Sharks
B. Fashion shifts
C. Computer bugs
D. Literal bugs
C. Computer bugs!
Otherwise known as "Y2K" there was a fear in the general public that, because of incorrect programming, when the year changed to 2000 there would be nationwide computer issues. So what happened? Nothing!
A. Aviation parts
B. Citrus
C. Tomatoes
D. Sugarcane
B. Citrus!
Florida is the largest exporter of citrus in the United States, and is well know for its fresh produce.