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100
True or False: There is no evidence to support the claim that Betsy Ross made our first flag.
True
No official documentation has been found to confirm that Betsy Ross was responsible for creating the very first flag, but it is conceivable that Colonel George Ross—a signer of the Declaration of Independence and her deceased husband's uncle—recommended her for the job. Betsy may also have been acquainted with both Washington and Morris, who were reported to have worshipped at the same church she attended. It has also been established that Ross did indeed make flags, as evidenced by a receipt for the sum of more than 14 pounds paid to her on May 29, 1777, by the Pennsylvania State Navy Board for making “ships colours.”
100
What is another name for the 4th of July?
A. Boston Tea Party B. Fireworks Day C. Independence Day
Independence Day
100
True or False: Three states did not ratify the Bill of Rights until 1939.
True (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Georgia)
100
True or False: When folding a flag, each of the 13 triangle folds has a meaning.
True
100
True or False: “America the Beautiful” was first published as a poem.
True
200
Who said, “Give me liberty, or give me death?”
A. Paul Revere B. Samuel Adams C. Patrick Henry
C. Patrick Henry
FUN FACT:
HE TURNED DOWN GEORGE WASHINGTON’S OFFER TO BECOME SECRETARY OF STATE.
America’s first president offered Henry the position after his previous secretary of state, Edmund Randolph Jennings, resigned in 1795. Henry politely declined, telling Washington that “My domestic situation pleads strongly against a removal to Philadelphia,” America’s then-capital. Familial obligations commanded Henry’s undivided attention, as he was now supporting “no less than eight children by my present marriage,” and a widowed daughter from his previous one.
200
Memorial Day was originally known as…
A. Decoration Day B. Remembrance Day C. Soldier Day
Decoration Day
200
Who was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
A. Benjamin Franklin B. Thomas Jefferson C. Thomas Edison
A. Benjamin Franklin (70)
200
How much do Americans spend on fireworks for the 4th of July?
A. $2.5 million C. $63 million B. $1 billion
$1 billion
200
How many verses are there in “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
Five
300
George Washington was married to Martha for how many years?
A. 40 B. 51 C. Too many
40
FUN FACT:
At the time they were married, she was only twenty-seven years old, owned nearly 300 enslaved people and had more than 17,500 acres of land— worth more than £40,000. The attraction between George and Martha was mutual, powerful, and immediate. Martha was charming, attractive, and wealthy.
300
President’s Day is celebrated on which Monday in February?
A. Changes every year B. the third Monday
The third Monday
300
How was the Petition to the King (sent to King George III calling for the repeal of intolerable acts) received?
SOME WORDING OF PETITION: We ask but for peace, liberty, and safety. We wish not a diminution of the prerogative, nor do we solicit the grant of any new right in our favor. Your royal authority over us and our connection with Great Britain we shall always carefully and zealously endeavor to support and maintain.
A. He said "Off with their heads" B. The petition was ignored
It was ignored.
300
Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy
Francis Bellamy, in full Francis Julius Bellamy, (born May 18, 1855, Mount Morris, New York—died August 28, 1931, Tampa, Florida), American editor and clergyman, best known for writing the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (1892). Although it underwent several revisions, the main pledge is credited to him.
300
“God Bless America” is often sung during which sport?
Baseball
400
What dollar coin, minted in honor of a famous pioneer in women’s rights, is often mistaken for a quarter?
A. Susan B Anthony B. Sacagawea C. Amelia Earhart
A. Susan B. Anthony
FUN FACT: Anthony was the first woman to appear on a U.S. coin. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coin Act, which replaced the existing dollar coin with one bearing Anthony's image. She is the first woman to have her likeness emblazoned on a coin.
400
The armistice that happened at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is why this holiday is celebrated on November 11th.
A. Veterans Day B. Constitution Day
Veterans Day
FUN FACT: Other countries celebrate it, too
Because World War I was a multi-country effort with thousands of lives lost, other countries involved in the war honor their veterans around this time of year, too. On or near November 11, France, Australia, Canada, and Great Britain pay respects to their vets. The U.K. and Canada call the day Remembrance Day.
400
Were the Articles of Confederation ratified before, during, or after the American Revolution?
During the American Revolution.
400
Which Constitutional Amendment made the voting age 18?
A. the Age Amendment B. The 26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment
400
Who wrote “This Land is Your Land”?
Woody Guthrie
500
Benjamin Franklin is an honorary member of which International Hall of Fame?
A. Gymnastics B. Swimming C. Curling
Swimming
500
The idea for Flag Day, celebrated June 14, originated with a teacher from what state?
A. Wisconsin B. Kentucky C. Maine
Wisconsin
Bernard Cigrand, a small-town Wisconsin teacher, originated the idea for an annual flag day, to be celebrated across the country every June 14, in 1885. That year, he led his school in the first formal observance of the holiday. Cigrand, who later changed careers and practiced dentistry in Illinois, continued to promote his concept and advocate respect for the flag throughout his life.
500
The Federalist Papers were written in an effort to persuade states to ratify what?
The Constitution.
500
– In accordance with the Flag Code, how many people can order the flag half-staffed?
Three (The President of the United States, the governor of a state, the mayor of the District of Columbia)
500
What is the first line of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”?
“Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord...”