Quiz 1770s

by | Oct 27, 2018 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

img_6155-1.jpgAs you know already, I am a teacher–French and Spanish. Yet, I LOVE history. It is in my genes, so I desire to share, to converse, to write, to read, to experience historical events and ideas. Since I write historical fiction, different groups ask me to speak about my books and my research. Although speaking in front of my peers is out of my comfort zone, I say yes–to book clubs, DAR, libraries, etc.

Being a teacher at heart, I like to throw in a quiz to allow the listeners to participate in the historical era. I’ve included a few true/false items here. See how well you know 1770s colonial history.

  1. The Rich Old Lady represented the colony of New York.
  2. The East India Company delivered tea in brick form.
  3. Members of the Petticoat Brigade distributed water to the poor.
  4. Everyone in the colonies knew how to ride a horse.
  5. Pineapples were a sign of wealth.
  6. Charles Town was known as a city of religious freedom.
  7. All men wore wigs.
  8. The Sons of Liberty was an old society of lawyers in England.
  9. The French language was taught to middle- and upper-class citizens.
  10. Christmas trees and wreaths were used as decorations.

 

These are useful tidbits to know when reading my Revolutionary Faith books. Welcome to my fictional/historical world.

IMG_5407(Answers: 1. F (England) 2. T 3. F (women carrying weapons, food, etc to rebels) 4. F (not in the cities) 5. T 6. T 7. F (always those who refused) 8. F (colonists rebelling against Britain) 9. T 10. F (not until 1800s).

How did you do on the quiz? Share your response!

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  1. Katie Gray

    Love it, Mom! I did quite well, but that is not surprising since I grew up with you, and we took a summer road-trip up the East coast exploring that region and studying the 1700s! The only one I was unfamiliar with was the Petticoat Brigade. Thanks for the fun!

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