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Trivia

(hover over each question to get the answer)

February's Topic - American Revolution

Benjamin Franklin was America's first ambassador. What European country was he sent to in order to gain foreign aid in the war against the British?

A. Spain

B. France

C. China

Answer:

B. France

George Washington led a war against the greatest military in the world and won. What strategic strength did he rely on to give the American cause the upper hand?

A. Large Army to Outnumber the British

B. Umm...He Actually Lost the War

C. Spy Rings a.k.a. Intelligence

Answer:

C. Spy Rings a.k.a. Intelligence

Benedict Arnold is infamous for being a traitor, but he wasn't always one. He had been a war hero for the American cause. What pushed Arnold to commit treason?

The History Lover

Did You Know?

Read about some of the world's most awe-inspiring people and places who have left their mark on history.

Test your knowledge with these fun bits of TRIVIA!

Recent Articles...

TRIVIA

(hover over each question to get the answer)

February's Topic - American Revolution

Benjamin Franklin was America's first ambassador. What European country was he sent to in order to gain foreign aid in the war against the British?

A. Spain

B. France

C. China

Answer:

B. France

George Washington led a war against the greatest military in the world and won. What strategic strength did he rely on to give the American cause the upper hand?

A. Large Army to Outnumber the British

B. Umm...He Actually Lost the War

C. Spy Rings a.k.a. Intelligence

Answer:

C. Spy Rings a.k.a. Intelligence

Benedict Arnold is infamous for being a traitor, but he wasn't always one. He had been a war hero for the American cause. What pushed Arnold to commit treason?

A. He felt used and overlooked

B. He wanted to meet King George

C. He was being blackmailed

Answer:

A. He felt used and overlooked

Want to Learn More of the Story Behind the Trivia?

Alex Rose and the Culper Spy Ring

The History Lover

Did You Know?

Read about some of the world's most awe-inspiring people and places who have left their mark on history.

Test your knowledge with these fun bits of TRIVIA!

Recent Articles...

TRIVIA

(hover over each question to get the answer)

February's Topic - American Revolution

Benjamin Franklin was America's first ambassador. What European country was he sent to in order to gain foreign aid in the war against the British?

​

A. Spain

B. France

C. China

Answer:

B. France

George Washington led a war against the greatest military in the world and won. What strategic strength did he rely on to give the American cause the upper hand?

​

A. Large Army to Outnumber the British

B. Umm...He Actually Lost the War

C. Spy Rings a.k.a. Intelligence

Answer:

C. Spy Rings a.k.a. Intelligence

​

Benedict Arnold is infamous for being a traitor, but he wasn't always one. He had been a war hero for the American cause. What pushed Arnold to commit treason?

​

A. He felt used and overlooked

B. He wanted to meet King George

C. He was being blackmailed

Answer:

A. He felt used and overlooked

Want to Learn More of the Story Behind the Trivia?

Alex Rose and the Culper Spy Ring