The following is a U.S. History Quiz that was distributed at the Charlotte Independence Day Tea Party as a courtesy of CAUTION (Common Americans United To Inspire Our Nation)…

1. What animal was widely used as America’s first ‘mascot’?

a. Eagle b. Turkey c. Rattlesnake d. Bear

2. Who do many historians often consider to be “The First American”?

a. George Washington b. Benjamin Franklin c. Thomas Jefferson

3. In which colonial town was the very first document declaring independence from Great Britain written?

a. Philadelphia b. Boston c. New York d. Charlotte

4. Was Paul Revere alone when he made his famous ‘midnight ride’?

a. Yes b. No

5. Who was really at fault for the tragedy that became known as “The Boston Massacre”?

a. the British b. the American colonists

6.In addition to imposing a heavy tax on colonial tea, the British government cut a ‘dirty deal’ with which company, ultimately prompting “The Boston Tea Party”?

a. British East India Co. b. London Lumber Co. c. Plymouth Shipping Co.

7. Who won the battle of Bunker Hill?

a. the British b. the Americans

8. Thomas Paine, the famed author of Common Sense and The Crisis, was held in very high regard before and after his popularity during the American Revolution.

a. True b. False

9. Our Founding Fathers wanted America to have representation in Britain’s Parliament due to our famous cry of “No Taxation Without Representation.”

a. True b. False

10. American colonists paid more taxes than the average citizen living within the borders of Great Britain.

a. True b. False

11. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

a. Patrick Henry b. George Washington c. Thomas Jefferson

12. Who was known as “The Father of the Constitution”?

a. James Madison b. Benjamin Franklin c. John Adams

13. The Constitution of the United States specifically uses the phrase “Separation of Church and State” in dealing with religious matters.

a. True b. False

14. Sam Adams was a very famous and successful brewer in Boston.

a. True b. False

15. How many of the original 13 colonies (states) would be required to ratify (accept/endorse) the Constitution before it became official?

a. 7 b. 9 c. all 13

BONUS: Who was the very first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury?

a. John Jay b. John Hancock c. Alexander Hamilton