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Here are the answers to the 24 trivia questions found on the sheet.
1. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892.
2. On the original flag, why were all 13 stars sewn in a circle?
The stars were arranged in a circle to represent that all 13 colonies were equal and united.
3. Who was the oldest representative to sign the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin was the oldest delegate to sign the Constitution at age 81.
4. Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the lyrics to the national anthem.
5. Which president was called the "Father of our country"?
George Washington is known as the "Father of our country."
6. How many stars are on the U.S. flag?
There are 50 stars, representing the 50 states.
7. How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
There are 13 stripes, representing the original 13 colonies.
8. What important document was signed July 4, 1776?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on this date.
9. Where was George Washington born?
George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
10. Name the second president of the United States of America.
John Adams was the second president.
11. Where was the U.S. capital located before it was moved to Washington, D.C.?
The capital was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before moving to Washington, D.C.
12. What two presidents died on July 4, fifty years after the Declaration was signed?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826.
13. In what city is the Liberty Bell located?
The Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
14. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock, the President of the Continental Congress, was the first to sign.
15. Who wrote, "Common Advocated Independence from Britain"?
Thomas Paine wrote the famous pamphlet *Common Sense*.
16. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author.
17. Name the last major military battle of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle.
18. Who do historians believe sewed the first official American flag?
Betsy Ross is the person most often credited with sewing the first flag.
19. Complete this saying: "Life, Liberty and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_".
The phrase is "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
20. Which U.S. President was rumored to have wooden dentures?
George Washington is rumored to have had wooden teeth, though his dentures were actually made of hippopotamus ivory, gold, and human teeth.
21. How many people initially signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 people signed the Declaration.
22. How many terms did Thomas Jefferson serve as President?
Thomas Jefferson served two terms as President.
23. Name John Adams' First Lady.
Abigail Adams was the First Lady.
24. What is the American flag's nickname?
The flag is often called "The Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory."
Final Answer:
1. Francis Bellamy
2. To show equality and unity
3. Benjamin Franklin
4. Francis Scott Key
5. George Washington
6. 50
7. 13
8. The Declaration of Independence
9. Virginia
10. John Adams
11. Philadelphia
12. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
13. Philadelphia
14. John Hancock
15. Thomas Paine
16. Thomas Jefferson
17. The Battle of Yorktown
18. Betsy Ross
19. The pursuit of Happiness
20. George Washington
21. 56
22. Two
23. Abigail Adams
24. The Stars and Stripes (or Old Glory)
1. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892.
2. On the original flag, why were all 13 stars sewn in a circle?
The stars were arranged in a circle to represent that all 13 colonies were equal and united.
3. Who was the oldest representative to sign the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin was the oldest delegate to sign the Constitution at age 81.
4. Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the lyrics to the national anthem.
5. Which president was called the "Father of our country"?
George Washington is known as the "Father of our country."
6. How many stars are on the U.S. flag?
There are 50 stars, representing the 50 states.
7. How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
There are 13 stripes, representing the original 13 colonies.
8. What important document was signed July 4, 1776?
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on this date.
9. Where was George Washington born?
George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
10. Name the second president of the United States of America.
John Adams was the second president.
11. Where was the U.S. capital located before it was moved to Washington, D.C.?
The capital was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before moving to Washington, D.C.
12. What two presidents died on July 4, fifty years after the Declaration was signed?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826.
13. In what city is the Liberty Bell located?
The Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
14. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock, the President of the Continental Congress, was the first to sign.
15. Who wrote, "Common Advocated Independence from Britain"?
Thomas Paine wrote the famous pamphlet *Common Sense*.
16. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author.
17. Name the last major military battle of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle.
18. Who do historians believe sewed the first official American flag?
Betsy Ross is the person most often credited with sewing the first flag.
19. Complete this saying: "Life, Liberty and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_".
The phrase is "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
20. Which U.S. President was rumored to have wooden dentures?
George Washington is rumored to have had wooden teeth, though his dentures were actually made of hippopotamus ivory, gold, and human teeth.
21. How many people initially signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 people signed the Declaration.
22. How many terms did Thomas Jefferson serve as President?
Thomas Jefferson served two terms as President.
23. Name John Adams' First Lady.
Abigail Adams was the First Lady.
24. What is the American flag's nickname?
The flag is often called "The Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory."
Final Answer:
1. Francis Bellamy
2. To show equality and unity
3. Benjamin Franklin
4. Francis Scott Key
5. George Washington
6. 50
7. 13
8. The Declaration of Independence
9. Virginia
10. John Adams
11. Philadelphia
12. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
13. Philadelphia
14. John Hancock
15. Thomas Paine
16. Thomas Jefferson
17. The Battle of Yorktown
18. Betsy Ross
19. The pursuit of Happiness
20. George Washington
21. 56
22. Two
23. Abigail Adams
24. The Stars and Stripes (or Old Glory)
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