The famous "Shot heard 'round the world" was fired at this location in April, 1775
What is Lexington
100
This man was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
What is Thomas Jefferson
100
Older member of the Continental Congress from Pennsylvania, this famous American statesman, inventor, scientist, and writer was a strong advocate for independence.
What is Benjamin Franklin
100
Turning point of the war, actually it was two separate battles, Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights
What is the Battle of Saratoga
100
Hot, spicy buffalo wings originally were invented in what city and state?
What is Buffalo, New York
200
This famous American patriot and member of the Sons of Liberty rode out into the Massachusetts countryside to warn of the coming British Army
What is Paul Revere
200
What is the term used in the Declaration of Independence that describes the God-given rights that all humans have from birth?
What is "unalienable rights"
200
This delegate to the Continental Congress did not sign the Declaration of Independence. He was busy with other matters on July 4, 1776
What is George Washington
200
Catastrophic defeat for the Americans, fought in August, 1780 in South Carolina
What is the Battle of Camden
200
Forrest Gump is my favorite movie. Who is the actor who plays "Forrest Gump"
What is Tom Hanks
300
This was the first major battle of the American Revolution, fought in June, 1775
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill
300
What was the name of the peace offering offered by the Continental Congress to King George III before they wrote the Declaration of Independence?
What is the "Olive Branch Petition"
300
This British general surrendered at Saratoga, marking the turning point of the war.
What is General John Burgoyne
300
Major battle fought after the Declaration of Independence was signed, this was a terrible defeat for the Americans in August, 1776
What is the Battle of Long Island
300
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, Porky Pig, Sylvester the Cat, and other "Loony Toons" are my favorite cartoons. What major studio produced and created these cartoon?
What is Warner Brothers
400
This cannons brought by this man helped end the siege of Boston in March, 1776
What is Henry Knox
400
What are the specific rights that are cited in the Declaration of Independence?
What is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
400
This German was very important in the training of the American Army in the winter of 1777-1778
What is Baron von Stueben
400
The American Army withstood a brutal winter at this camp in Pennsylvania, in 1778
What is Valley Forge
400
With the start of the NBA season, let us recall this man, who invented basketball in Springfield, Mass, in 1892.
What is James Naismith
500
The cannons brought back to Boston that helped end the siege were captured from what British fort in upstate New York?
What is Fort Ticonderoga
500
Written by Thomas Paine, this pamphlet was widely read in the American colonies and influenced the Declaration of Independence.
What is Common Sense
500
This British General surrendered at Yorktown, marking the end of the Revolutionary War
What is Charles Cornwallis
500
This important battle, which you read about, took place the day after Christmas, 1776, and was a desperately needed victory for the American Army
What is the Battle of Trenton
500
The Kennedy family, which includes President John F. Kennedy, Senator Ted Kennedy, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, and many other influential people, are from Massachusetts. What town on Cape Cod do they have their famous "Kennedy Compound" where they live in the summer?