Chapter 1
Quirky beginnings of a new nation
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Chapter 2
White House pets and presidential antics
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Chapter 3
Bizarre inventions and industrial oddities
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Chapter 4
Pop culture fads and historical hysteria
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Two centuries of American quirks
Ch 1 · Quirky beginnings of a new nation
dave America's National Bird
Franklin thought the eagle was kind of a cheat! / Yeah, a turkey was, oh-oh, much more sweet!
Fun Fact
Early American currency: Paul Revere designed America's first official paper money, but counterfeiting was so easy that the bills quickly became completely worthless.
Glossary
president (noun)
The elected head of a republican state. In 1789, Congress rejected grand royal titles for George Washington, choosing this simpler, humbler alternative.
The elected head of a republican state. In 1789, Congress rejected grand royal titles for George Washington, choosing this simpler, humbler alternative.
Quiz
What famous patriot and silversmith engraved the plates for America's first continental paper currency?
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Which Founding Father wrote a humorous essay in 1781 titled 'Fart Proudly' while serving as a diplomat in France?
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Which unrecognized state attempted to join the United States in 1784 but collapsed within five years?
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What did the United States government temporarily accept as tax payment in the short-lived State of Franklin?
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What bird did Benjamin Franklin advocate for as a respectable alternative to the bald eagle?