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Truly Patriotic?

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : U.S. History
Truly Patriotic game quiz
"Do you know the origins of some of the most patriotic songs? Some may surprise you. Good luck!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. This tune was originally sung by British troops during the American Revolution, mocking the American soldiers they were fighting against. What is the name of the song?
    Answer: (Two Words)


2. This song was written by a captive aboard a British ship during the attack of Ft. McHenry in the War of 1812.
    The Battle Hymn of the Republic
    America
    Yankee Doodle
    The Star Spangled Banner


3. This song, although often played at many 4th of July celebrations, was actually written to commemorate the opening of a Moscow church in 1882.
    My Country, Tis of Thee
    God Save the King
    To Anacreon in Heaven
    The 1812 Overture


4. This song was written by the wife of a Boston abolitionist after visiting a Union camp on the Potomac.
    My Country Tis of Thee
    Grand Ole Flag
    The Battle Hymn of the Republic
    America


5. This song was written to the tune of the British national anthem "God Save the King".
    The Battle Hymn of the Republic
    My Country, Tis of Thee
    America the Beautiful
    This Land is Your Land


6. This was written for the musical "George Washington Jr." in 1906 by George Cohan.
    You're a Grand Ole Flag
    This Land is Your Land
    My Country Tis of Thee
    Yankee Doodle


7. This song was originally written as part of show by Irving Berlin, but was pulled because it did not fall in line with the rest of the show's comedic tone.
    America the Beautiful
    God Bless America
    America
    This Land is Your Land


8. This song was written in response to God Bless America in 1940.
    This Land is Your Land
    Yankee Doodle
    America
    You're a Grand Ole Flag


9. "God Bless America" was performed by Kate Smith on Armistice Day in 1938.
    True
    False


10. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was the inspiration for the title of John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath".
    True
    False


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