History

Question 1

Tell me about Columbus

Answer 1

In 1492, Columbus sailed the first of 4 trips to the Caribbean on 3 Spanish ships named the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria

Question 2

Tell me about the Pilgrims

Answer 2

In 1620, the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England signed the Mayflower Compact before landing in Plymouth, Massachusettes.

Question 3

Tell me about the Boston Tea Party.

Answer 3

In 1773, colonists dressed as Mohawks dumped tea from the British East India Company into Boston Harbor.

Question 4

Tell me about the Declaration of Independence

Answer 4

In 1776, the Continental Congress published the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, announcing the colonists’ intent to form a new union.

Question 5

Tell me about George Washington.

Answer 5

In 1789, in New York, George Washington was granted the full powers and responsibilities of the presidency by the U.S. Constitution.

Question 6

Tell me about the Louisiana Purchase.

Answer 6

In 1803, the purchase of Louisiana from France prompted westward exploration by pioneers such as Lewis and Clark and Congressman Davy Crockett.