The Beginnings/Revolution 1619-1800 Quiz
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- When were the first U.S. coins made?
- Which U.S. President appears on the front of a nickel?
- In what year did Juan Cabrillo encounter the region that would one day be known as San Diego?
- How many nations were involved in the wider global conflict of the American Revolution?
- What standard British weapon was widely used during the American Revolution?
- What country allied with the Americans in 1778?
- What was the final major battle of the American Revolution?
- What winter encampment became a symbol of endurance for the Continental Army
- What influential pamphlet by Thomas Paine rallied support for independence?
- What document declared independence in 1776?
- What term replaced "subjects" under British rule?
- Who led the Continental Army?
- What 1765 tax on printed materials angered colonists?
- Who wrote the famous 1776 letter urging her husband to "remember the ladies"?
- What woman is known for making the first American flag, according to popular tradition?
- Who was a published poet whose work challenged views on race and intellect in early America?
- What woman disguised herself as a man to fight int he Continental Army?
- Who was a playwright and historian who documented the American Revolution?
- Which Native American woman assisted explorers as a translator and guide, helping ensure the success of a major early U.S. expedition?
- Who wrote the lyrics of The Star Spangled Banner?
- Who was the oldest person to sign the U.S. Constition?
- The first drafts of the Declaration of Independence were penned on what material?
- In what year did the Boston Tea Party take place?
Quizzes
How well do you know history? Test your knowledge with these three quizzes about San Diego’s history, our nation’s beginnings from 1619-1800, and national milestone moments.
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