By Desert Les
Howdy, pardner. It’s good to see you again. Pardner, the dang editor has ordered Desert Les to test your knowledge of the American Revolution. Don’t be nervous.
Pardner, just answer the questions. When you finish, scan down, careful like, and you’ll find the correct answers at the end of this here quiz. You’ll also be able to use the Desert Les’ Revolutionary Scorer to find out if you were “Awarded the Medal of Honor” or “Ran for the Hills,” or scored somewhere between them two.
Pardner, some gentle reminders; no readin’ ahead, no Googlin,’ or using Wikipedia. We hang cheaters in these parts. Yup.
QUIZ (10 questions, plus one bonus question)
#1. True of False. The song “Yankee Doodle Dandy” was popular among the British as well as the American rebels. Check One: True __ False __
#2. Multiple Choice. The British dismissively referred to the rebels as “Yankees.” There are several theories as to the origin of the word “Yankee,” but the prevailing theory is – Choose One: A) Many of the rebels at the Battle of Long Island were New York Yankee fans. B) Yogi Berra was a rebel general. C) “Yankee” is a corruption of “Janke,” or “little Jan,” a common Dutch name. D. Trick question, all the answers are valid theories. Your Answer: ___
Musical Instrument Museum, Fife and Drum Exhibit includes instruments, information panels, and videos.
#3. True or False. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the second and third presidents of the United States, respectively, both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Check One: True __ False __
#4. True or False. The first man shot in the Boston Massacre was a black man named Crispus Attuckss. Check One: True __ False __
#5. True or False. The largest cities in America in 1775 were Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and Scottsdale, respectively. Check One: True __ False __
#6. True or False. The first military bands in America began in the 1770s, about the time of the Revolutionary War, and were fife and drum ensembles. Check One: True __ False __
#7. Multiple Choice. Which of the following statements about fife and drum ensembles at the time of the Revolutionary War is not true. Choose One: A) Fife and drummers were responsible for relaying information to troops in formation. B) Fife and drummers were responsible for tending to the wounded. C) Fife and drummers had special uniforms so they could be easily identified. D) Before the battle of at Lexington, fife and drummers marched through the streets of Boston to recruit soldiers. Your Answer: ___
#8. True or False. Benjamin Franklin was able to get foreign support from France, Spain and the Netherlands, which helped weaken the British. Check One: True __ False ___
#9. True or False. About one third of the colonial people supported the king and thought of themselves as Loyalists and about 100,000 Loyalists fled to Canada, England, and the Bahamas. Check One: True___ False ___
#10. True or False. George Washington did not receive pay for his military service. Check One: True ____ False ___
#11. Bonus Question. John Phillip Sousa was known as “The American March King” and his rousing marches are often played at July 4th celebrations. However, his band seldom marched. Between the years 1892-1931, the band performed in 15,623 concerts and eight parades. Check One: True ___ False ___
ANSWER KEY
1 = True, 2 = C, 3 = True, 4 = True, 5 = False (not many folks in Scottsdale, no air conditioning), 6 = True, 7 = D, 8 = True, 9 = True, 10 = True, 11 = True
DESERT LES’ REVOLUTIONARY SCORER
Awarded Medal of Honor = 10 correct answers
Did Yer Village Proud = 9 correct answers
Watched War on TV in Barn = 7 – 8 correct answers
Was a Tory Sympathizer = 6 correct answers
Ran for the Hills = Fewer than 6 correct answers
Musical Instrument Museum, All-American Bands Exhibit includes Sousa Band information and instruments.
Related Sources and Websites
Musical Instrument Museum, mim.org – Visit Website
Wikipedia, Wikipedia.org – Visit Website
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
In 1983, Desert Les and his family moved to their desert “homestead,” located in the only neighborhood (about 10 houses, then) on Scottsdale Road between Bell Road and Carefree Highway. Wasn’t long before Desert Les was having encounters with many critters – javalina, coyotes, Colorado Rive toads, rattlers, scorpions, and worst of all, evil-doer developers. Yup. Well Pardner, somehow more than 30 years rode into the sunset carrying a lot of open desert in its saddlebags, but there’s still a one-shot opportunity to keep an historic landmark, the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive, in this beautiful place. Desert Les hopes you’ll pitch in and do what you can. Also, if a run into The Peak’s dang editor, please put in a good word for old Desert Les. Yup.
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