Riddles of Liberty: Learning American History with Brain Teasers and Quizzes: Education by Riddles, #3

Introduction

Hi everyone! This is your tour guide for the bizarre and chaotic world of riddles. Buckle up, because we're going on an adventure with a dash of humor, clever language, and mysterious charm. It resembles a Marx Brothers film, only with written words!

First and foremost this book is about having fun going on a little adventure, and maybe learning some stuff about American history. This book by no means is a comprehensive look at American history. You will not be able to get a PhD from it. However, if you pass you can get a fun Certificate of Achievement from us. It’s a fun way to take a very small glimpse of what happened from Colonial America to Contemporary America and everything in between including the Westward Expansion, World War II and everything else. We use riddles to guide us through each chapter of American history. Again just have some fun and enjoy the adventure.

This riddle quiz book is divided into 11 different categories. Each category has 10 different riddles that you will be graded on, 10 warm-up riddles, with 3 choices for each riddle and 10 fun facts for that category. If you are doing the math that is 111 riddles that you will be graded on, 110 warm-up riddles, 110 fun facts, and 663 different choices. This riddle quiz book is huge. Each page will also include the name of the category, the riddle in that category, and the overall riddle.

You will be graded in 2 different ways. The first way will be by how many correct answers you have for the 111 riddles. As in school,

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90% and higher will get you that A, 80% - 89% a B, 70% - 79% a C, 60% - 69% a D, and everything below 60% is an F.

The second way will be by Riddle Point Average. In each category, you will receive a grade by the amount correct answers. If you get an A you get 4 points, a B will get you 3 points, a C will get you 2 points, a D gets you 1 point, and if you get an F there a no points to get. At the end of the riddle quiz book, you will add up all your points divided by the 11 categories, and you have your Riddle Point Average. If your average is 4.0 you get an A, if it’s 3.0 - 3.9 you get a B, if it’s 2.0 - 2.9 it's a C, if it’s 1.0 - 1.9 you get a D, and if it's below 1.0 you are looking at an F.

This is the ultimate American History Riddle Quiz Challenge! Test your wits and embark on a journey of mind-bending puzzles, games, and brain teasers. Can you crack the fun code and solve the riddles in this exciting quiz? Challenge your friends and family to see who emerges as the ultimate puzzle master!  Don't miss out on the fun and the adventure and let the games begin!

Colonial America

Category:  Colonial America

Riddle: 1

Overall Riddle: 1

Colonial America Fun Fact

The Mayflower Compact, the first written constitution for self-governance and the foundation of the American nation, was signed by the Pilgrims on board the Mayflower in 1620.

Warmup Riddle

I'm a colonial woman who played a key role in the founding of Rhode Island. Who am I?

Abigail Adams

Anne Hutchinson

Mercy Otis Warren

Answer: Anne Hutchinson

Riddle Me This

I'm a meeting place of great minds, where Franklin and Jefferson debated. What am I?

Independence Hall

Boston Tea Party

Colonial Tavern

Answer at the end of the chapter.

Colonial America

Category:  Colonial America

Riddle: 2

Overall Riddle: 2

Colonial America Fun Fact

The Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans observed a three-day feast in 1621 as the first Thanksgiving. It was a unique time to express gratitude rather than a yearly celebration.

Warmup Riddle

I'm a treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States. What am I?

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Versailles

Albany Plan of Union

Answer: Treaty of Paris

Riddle Me This

I'm a river that witnessed the Boston Tea Party. What am I?

Charles River

Hudson River

Mystic River

Answer at the end of the chapter.

Colonial America

Category:  Colonial America

Riddle: 3

Overall Riddle: 3

Colonial America Fun Fact

The original thirteen colonies were Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

Warmup Riddle

I'm a famous colonial silversmith known for my midnight ride with Paul Revere. Who am I?

John Hancock

Samuel Adams

Joseph Warren

Answer: Joseph Warren

Riddle Me This

I'm a midnight rider, warning of the British approach. Who am I?

Paul Revere

John Adams

Benedict Arnold

Answer at the end of the chapter.

Colonial America

Category:  Colonial America

Riddle: 4

Overall Riddle: 4

Colonial America Fun Fact

Several people who were convicted of practicing witchcraft were executed as a result of the Massachusetts Salem Witch Trials in 1692.

Warmup Riddle

I'm a colonial settlement founded by the Pilgrims seeking religious