Talk about Pathetic.......

[Waluin]

happy (or sad?) to say I got all correct off the bat.

[Fljotsdale]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by AngelofDeath:
[B]This is relating to the 4th of July, and mainly for those residing in The U.S.

This lot of questions was asked at a local mall, and the results were sickening. I took the test, before seeing the answers and got them all right. What are kids learning in our school system is what I want to know!!!!

P.S. Nobody got # 5 correct....

Test your knowledge, and I'll post the results later

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The following questions were posed to 17 shoppers at the Mall

1. Q. Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?

Independance Day

2. Q. From which country did America gain independence?

Britain

3. Q. Which river did George Washington and his troops cross in a surprise attack during the Revolutionary War?

Dunno

4. Q. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Dunno

5. Q. What are the three 'unalienable rights' afforded to us by the Declaration of Independence?

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

6. Q. How many stripes are on the American flag?

um. 7 red and 6 white. I just counted on a picture of the US flag!

7. Q. Who wrote the words to the "Star Spangled Banner?"

Dunno

8. Q. What country gave us the Statue of Liberty?

France

9. Q. Who was the first president of the United States?

Thomas Jefferson

10. Q. Which came first: the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence?

Declaration of Independence?

My excuse for not knowing 'em all is that I'm British!




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[Waluin]

Here's a good question for you :

What were the three original Enlightenment period principles established that our principles are based upon? Bonus points if you can name the man who came up with them.

[Moridin]

Originally posted by Waluin: Here's a good question for you : What were the three original Enlightenment period principles established that our principles are based upon? Bonus points if you can name the man who came up with them.

*Man should be free

*Man should be self-governing

*Democracy is the finest form of self-government

*Free expression is crucial to the practice of democracy

Guessing on who came up with them? John Locke??




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[Waluin]

You are hitting more along his personal principles. I meant his specific points that are copied basically verbatim except for the last one. A fantastic answer though. I'll give it too ya for that.

And yes, it was Mr. JL. Good one.

JL's original thesis: "Life, liberty, and property."

[AngelofDeath]

Originally posted by Moridin: 1. Q. Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? Our independence and the signing of the Declaration of Independence 2. Q. From which country did America gain independence? Great Britian 3. Q. Which river did George Washington and his troops cross in a surprise attack during the Revolutionary War?EDIT-->Potomic River (in Delaware) 4. Q. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? Philadelphia 5. Q. What are the three 'unalienable rights' afforded to us by the Declaration of Independence? Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness 6. Q. How many stripes are on the American flag? 13, yes Donut you are correct 7. Q. Who wrote the words to the "Star Spangled Banner?" Francis Scott Key (originally as a poem) 8. Q. What country gave us the Statue of Liberty? France 9. Q. Who was the first president of the United States? Same person that crossed the river in #3 10. Q. Which came first: the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence?Declaration of Independence (1776) Constitution (adopted 1787)

Nice Job, #3 is The Delaware River

[antonius]

This is sad (I managed to get 7/10 without thinking about it). Just be thankful that it's not just American kids - although I'm suprised, I thought that you were pretty big in teaching your own history in schools (and hopefully not just "hollywood history").

[Bahamut]

umm... yes yes true true!!! hehehe

i have no idea... but i will need this in my entrance exam... thanx!!! teehee

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[John D Harris]

Great post AoD. here are my answers, I added a bonus question and will give the answers later.
1. Q. Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?
It's the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of independance.

2. Q. From which country did America gain independence?
England

3. Q. Which river did George Washington and his troops cross in a surprise attack during the Revolutionary War?
Delaware river

4. Q. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Independance Hall Philadelphia, Pa.

5. Q. What are the three 'unalienable rights' afforded to us by the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness (maybe from the preamble of the Consititution)

6. Q. How many stripes are on the American flag?
13

7. Q. Who wrote the words to the "Star Spangled Banner?"
Frances(sp?) Scott Key

8. Q. What country gave us the Statue of Liberty?
France

9. Q. Who was the first president of the United States?
Geroge Washington

10. Q. Which came first: the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence?
The Declartion of Independance 4 July, 1776 Constitution 1787-1789 ( I believe that is when the last of the original 13 signed) Edited got the dates wrong on the Constitution orig. said 1789-1791

Bonus: Name the original 13 colonies

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[Moridin]

Another 4th related question:

Which President died on the 4th of July with his last words being "Thomas Jefferson Lives"?

What is ironic about his statement?

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