Special Sub-Topic: American History I Authored by: JohnAdams Sub-topic of: American Revolution

Which cousin of Samuel Adams became the first Vice-President of the United States?

John Adams. John Adams became the second President of the United States.

What woman is credited with being the 'Voice of the American Revolution'?

Abigail Adams.

Where was the 'shot heard 'round the world'?

Lexington-Concord. This was the first 'official' battle of the American Revolution.

Fill in the blank of this quote by Patrick Henry: 'Must the price of freedom be purchased at the cost of chains? Forbid it, ____________! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!

Almighty God.

What was George Washington's occupation before the War for Independence?

Tobacco farmer. He was a surveyor in his earlier years.

Who was the leader of the Green Mountain Boys?

Ethan Allen.

Name the hero that lost his life at the end of a British noose and the traitor that is reviled even today.

Nathan Hale and Benedict Arnold.

What British General surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown?

General Cornwallis.

Who said of close friend, George Washington, '(He was) first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen'?

Henry 'Light Horse Harry' Lee. Henry Lee was a fore-father of Robert E. Lee, Commander of the armies of the Confederate States of America. Washington and Lee University was named after George and Robert.

Who said to the British, upon near defeat, 'I have not yet begun to fight'?

Captain John Paul Jones. This battle cry turned the tide of the battle for the High Seas between Britain and America.

How many stripes are on the current US flag?

13.

How many stripes were on the US flag at its conception?

13.

How many stripes were on the US flag at the time of the writing of the 'Star Spangled Banner'?

15. It was fifteen for a short while. It was then changed back to 13 to represent the original thirteen colonies and has remained that way ever since.

Who is credited with the creation of the first flag upon commission by Congress?

Betsy Ross. No one is really sure if this is folk lore or historical fact.

More than any other pose, which was the most often shown in paintings of George Washington?

Kneeling in prayer.

Who is the 'Portait Artist of Early America'?

Gilbert Stuart.

The District of Columbia was given to the Federal Government by which two states?

Virginia and Maryland.

What day was the Declaration of Independence written?

July 2, 1776.

What year was the Constitution of the United States drafted?

1787.

What year was the Constitution of the United States ratified?

1788.