Abstract:
An educational game comprises a planar game board having printed thereon a plurality of images of postal stamps. At least a portion of the postal stamps bear a number. The educational game further comprises a plurality of player placeholders. Each placeholder is configured to be positioned on the numbered stamps. When a player&#39;s placeholder is positioned on a numbered stamp, the number corresponds to the player&#39;s score. The educational game further comprises a plurality of question cards. A first portion of the question cards contain questions of reduced difficulty having associated therewith a first quantity of points. A second portion of the question cards contain questions of intermediate difficulty having associated therewith a second quantity of points. A third portion of the question cards contain questions of increased difficulty having associated therewith a third quantity of points. A portion of the question cards contain questions having subjective answers. A portion of the question cards contain an image of a postal stamp. The educational game further comprises an answer key containing answers to at least a portion of the questions on the question cards. When a player answers a question correctly, the player&#39;s score is incremented by the quantity of points associated with that question. The educational game further comprises an instruction sheet containing instructions on how to play the educational game.

Description:
PRIORITY APPLICATION  
       [0001]    This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/374,959 entitled “Board Game with Questions Relating to American History and Patriotism” and filed Apr. 23, 2002; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/406,390, entitled “Board Game with Questions Relating to American History and Patriotism” and filed Aug. 27, 2002. The entire disclosures of both of these priority documents are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. 
     
    
     
       FIELD OF THE INVENTION  
         [0002]    The present invention relates generally to a board game, and more specifically to a board game requiring players to answer subjective questions relating to United States government, history and culture.  
         BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
         [0003]    In a conventional trivia game, an objective question is posed to a player, and if the player answers the question correctly, he or she is entitled to advance toward a winning position. If the player cannot answer the question correctly, no advancement occurs. Typically, such games are won by the player whose movement piece has traversed a predefined movement track. The questions of such games usually have specific answers, and generally comprise subject matter—often obscure—that can be divided into categories such as sports, arts, geography, politics, history, science and so forth. Such games generally require players to recall specific pieces of information for strategic advantage, and thus do not require players to think critically, answer subjective questions, collaborate, or make strategic decisions.  
           [0004]    A variety of trivia games have been developed in accordance with the foregoing conventional trivia game theme, each with various different movement tracks and topics. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,377,991 (issued on Jan. 3, 1995 to Olsen) discloses a game board having dual movement tracks, and a game wherein a player&#39;s ability to recall information pertaining to the Book of Mormon is tested. Another example of a game board having multiple movement tracks is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,557,485 (issued on Dec. 10, 1985 to Lardon), which tests each player&#39;s knowledge of various subjects with objective questions. Other examples of trivia games include U.S. Pat. No. 5,454,569 (issued on Oct. 3, 1995) which challenges players&#39; ability to correctly identify notable people, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,660,390 (issued on Aug. 26, 1997) which simulates the presidential election process. Likewise, U.S. Pat. No. 5,690,336 (issued on Nov. 25, 1997 to Oliver) and U.S. Pat. No. 6,425,581 (issued on Jul. 30, 2002 to Barrett) use similar game structures to challenge players&#39; knowledge of geography.  
         SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
         [0005]    In accordance with the foregoing, it is desired to develop a game which goes beyond mere recollection of specific, and often obscure, facts, and that requires the participants to think critically, answer subjective questions, collaborate and make strategic decisions. In particular, it is desired to develop a game that challenges players&#39; knowledge and understanding of important information about United States government, history and culture. It is also desired to develop a game that will inspire the players&#39; sense of patriotism, good citizenship and civic duty. Finally, it is desired that such a game have a unique and visually appealing appearance, thus further serving to engage the players. The educational board game disclosed herein addresses some or all of these desires.  
           [0006]    In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method of playing a game comprises selecting, by a first player, a question card from one of a plurality of groups of question cards. Each group of question cards associated with a difficulty level. The method further comprises proffering a response to the selected question card by the first player. The method further comprises assigning, by at least one second player in competition with the first player, a number of points based on a subjective evaluation, by the at least one second player, of the first player&#39;s proffered response and the difficulty level of the selected question card. The method further comprises advancing a player placeholder along a movement track based on the number of points assigned. The movement track comprises a plurality of images of postal stamps, each postal stamp bearing a number corresponding to the player&#39;s score at that point on the movement track.  
           [0007]    In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, an educational game comprises a planar game board having printed thereon a plurality of images of postal stamps. At least a portion of the postal stamps bear a number. The educational game further comprises a plurality of player placeholders. Each placeholder is configured to be positioned on the numbered stamps. When a player&#39;s placeholder is positioned on a numbered stamp, the number corresponds to the player&#39;s score. The educational game further comprises a plurality of question cards. A first portion of the question cards contain questions of reduced difficulty having associated therewith a first quantity of points. A second portion of the question cards contain questions of intermediate difficulty having associated therewith a second quantity of points. A third portion of the question cards contain questions of increased difficulty having associated therewith a third quantity of points. A portion of the question cards contain questions having subjective answers. A portion of the question cards contain an image of a postal stamp. The educational game further comprises an answer key containing answers to at least a portion of the questions on the question cards. When a player answers a question correctly, the player&#39;s score is incremented by the quantity of points associated with that question. The educational game further comprises an instruction sheet containing instructions on how to play the educational game.  
           [0008]    In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for favorably influencing attitudes and actions promoting desirable values and good citizenship while assisting youths to think critically, answer subjective questions, collaborate and make strategic decisions comprises playing an educational game. The educational game includes selecting, by a first player, a question card from one of a plurality of groups of question cards. Each group of question cards is associated with a difficulty level. The questions include both factual questions and subjective questions. At least a portion of the question cards relate to United States history, government or culture. The educational game further includes proffering a response to the selected question card by the first player. The educational game further includes assigning, by at least one second player in competition with the first player, a number of points based on a subjective evaluation, by the at least one second player, of the first player&#39;s proffered response to each subjective question and the difficulty level of the selected question card. The educational game further includes advancing a player placeholder along a movement track based on the number of points assigned. The movement track comprises a plurality of images of U.S. postal stamps, each U.S. postal stamp of a size such that at least one of the player&#39;s movement pieces can be positioned thereon. Each U.S. postal stamp in the movement track bears a number corresponding to the player&#39;s score at that point on the movement track.  
           [0009]    In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, an educational game comprises a planar game board having printed thereon a plurality of images of U.S. postal stamps. At least a portion of the postal stamps bear a number. The educational game further comprises a plurality of player placeholders. Each placeholder is configured to be positioned on the numbered stamps, such that when a player&#39;s placeholder is positioned on a numbered stamp, the number corresponds to the player&#39;s score. The educational game further includes a plurality of question cards. The question cards contain questions for favorably influencing attitudes and actions promoting desirable values and good citizenship long after the game has been played. The educational game further includes an answer key containing answers to at least a portion of the questions on the question cards. When a player answers a question correctly, the player&#39;s score is incremented by the quantity of points associated with that question. The educational game further includes an instruction sheet containing instructions on how to play the educational game.  
           [0010]    In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for assisting youths to think critically, answer subjective questions, collaborate and make strategic decisions comprises playing an educational game. The educational game includes selecting, by a first player, a question from a group of questions including factual questions and subjective questions. The educational game further includes assigning, by at least one second player in competition with the first player, a number of points based on said second player&#39;s evaluation of the first player&#39;s response to said subjective question.  
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0011]    The following drawings illustrate examples of various components of the educational board game disclosed herein, and are for illustrative purposes only. Other embodiments that are substantially similar can use other components that have a different appearance.  
         [0012]    [0012]FIG. 1 illustrates a kit containing certain game components for use with a preferred embodiment of an educational board game.  
         [0013]    [0013]FIG. 2 illustrates a game board layout that can be used with a preferred embodiment of an educational board game. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS  
       [0014]    Referring now to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of a game kit  100  containing game components for use with an educational board game is illustrated. The game kit  100  comprises game instructions  102 , a game board  150 , and a plurality of player movement pieces  104 . The game kit  100  further comprises question cards containing easy questions  106 , question cards containing intermediate questions  108  and question cards containing difficult questions  110 , as well as an answer key  112 . Preferably, the question cards contain both subjective and objective questions. In other embodiments, the game kit  100  may comprise other components, such as a small magnifying glass  114 , additional player movement pieces, or additional question cards categorized into more or fewer difficulty classifications.  
         [0015]    For example, in a modified embodiment, the game kit further comprises a plurality of prizes to be awarded to the game winner. For example, the prize may comprise a pin, such as a lapel pin  120 , as generically illustrated in FIG. 1. In other modified embodiments, the game kit further comprises informational material such as information about the USA Freedom Corps.  
         [0016]    The various components of the game kit  100  described above can be manufactured using conventional, well-known techniques, and can comprise conventional materials. For example, in a preferred embodiment, the game instructions  102 , the answer key  112  and the question cards  108 ,  110 ,  112  comprise paper, while the player movement pieces  104  comprise plastic. In a modified embodiment, the player movement pieces  104  comprise a metal. Preferably, the game board  150  comprises a rigid material with color printing on at least one side. In certain embodiments, the question cards  108 ,  110 ,  112  also have color printing on at least one side. One example of color printing appropriate for the game board  150  and the question cards  108 ,  110 ,  112  are color reproductions of United States postal stamps.  
         [0017]    [0017]FIG. 2 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the game board  150 . As described above, the game board  150  preferably comprises a rigid material with color printing on at least one side. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the game board  150  comprises a plurality of images of United States postal stamps  152 , some of which bear a numerical label  154 . Preferably, the numbered postal stamps form a player movement track of consecutive numerical labels  154 . For example, in the game board  150  illustrated in FIG. 2, the numbered stamps form a player movement track numbered from 1 to 52. The player movement track can be longer or shorter in other embodiments. The postal stamps  152  are preferably of a size such that at least one of the player movement pieces can be positioned on the postal stamps  152 . In a modified embodiment, the postal stamps  152  comprising the player movement track form a historical timeline. The game board  150  can comprise other artwork configured to engage game players.  
         [0018]    The components described above, and illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, can be used to play an educational board game. In such a game, each player selects a player movement piece and places it at the beginning of the player movement track. Players advance their player movement pieces along the player movement track by answering objective questions correctly, and by giving responses to subjective questions that are evaluated and scored by other players, as described in greater detail below. The object of such a game is to be the first player to traverse the player movement track.  
         [0019]    In one embodiment, play starts with the youngest player going first, and then progresses clockwise in the order that the players are positioned around the board. On a player&#39;s turn, he or she selects a question card from one of the easy questions  106 , intermediate questions  108 , or difficult questions  110 . The player will proffer an answer to the selected question card. If the selected question card contains an objective question, one of the other players will check the accuracy of the proffered answer against the answer key  112 . If the player answers an easy question correctly, he or she is rewarded two points, if the player answers an intermediate question correctly, he or she is rewarded four points, and if the player answers a difficult question correctly, he or she is rewarded six points. An incorrect answer is awarded zero points. The player then advances his or her player movement piece in accordance with the number of points received, if any, for answering the question. In other embodiments, other point values may be assigned to correct questions.  
         [0020]    If the selected question card contains a subjective question, the player&#39;s proffered answer is judged by the other players, who collectively assign a value thereto. The selected question card may contain scoring guidelines for the answer evaluators&#39; use. The player then advances his or her player movement piece in accordance with the number of points received, if any, for answering the question.  
         [0021]    If the player fails to score any points for his or her proffered answer, the question card can be returned to the collection of question cards for use later in the game. If the player received points for his proffered answer, that question card is not returned to the collection of question cards.  
         [0022]    In certain preferred embodiments of the educational board game, certain question cards contain multiple-part questions, for which the player must answer all question parts correctly to receive any points. Other question cards can contain one or more “bonus questions” for which the player can be rewarded additional points for answering an additional question correctly. Bonus questions can be subjective or objective; for subjective bonus questions, scoring is performed as described above.  
         [0023]    If the player decides that he or she cannot answer the question on the selected question card, he or she can collaborate with one or more other players to determine the answer. If a collaborative effort yields a correct answer, then the points yielded by the correct answer are split evenly between the collaborators. However, once a player proffers an incorrect answer without collaborating, future collaboration is precluded.  
         [0024]    In a preferred embodiment of the educational board game, the questions relate to American history, culture and government. In such embodiments, the questions do not relate to trivial information, but rather relate to important information relating to the duties and responsibilities of United States citizenship. This characteristic is advantageously emphasized with respect to the subjective questions, which encourages players to think critically and to develop their own opinions while still encouraging collaboration. This characteristic is further emphasized with the presence of United States postal stamps on the game board and the question cards. In addition, by requiring players to evaluate the answers of other players, the game encourages tolerance and generosity. This characteristic is unique over conventional trivia games, which do not encourage critical thinking and collaboration, and which do not require players to develop their knowledge of substantive contemporary issues.  
         [0025]    In addition, the various embodiments of the educational board game described herein provide the further advantage of requiring players to perform a risk/reward analysis when they select a question to answer. As described above, a player has the option of selecting an easy, intermediate or difficult question. The more difficult the question, the more points are rewarded for a correct answer. This unique characteristic is advantageous over conventional trivia games, which do not teach principles of risk/reward.  
         [0026]    In particular, the game described herein is much more than a recreational pastime or an educational activity. Its goal is to motivate citizens to take action in support of their country. It reminds United States citizens of their responsibilities to their country and fellow countrymen. By reviewing the country&#39;s accomplishments as a nation, the game reignites a sense of pride in the United Sates, and strengthens the players&#39; commitment to offer their own time and talents in service to the nation.  
         [0027]    The colorful question cards and game board with United States postal stamps evokes a sense of taking a tour of the United States “from sea to shining sea.” Conventional games do not include photos or colorful graphics because it adds to the cost of producing the game. The photos included in the game described herein will inspire players to appreciate the scenic beauty of the United States, to respect the symbols of the United States democracy, and to value the countless contributions made by famous Americans.  
         [0028]    Many conventional educational games ask the players to recall facts and information in a rote manner. While this method is the first step in the learning process, the game described herein takes players beyond rote recall to higher levels of learning by asking them to apply their knowledge in discussions and demonstrations. These higher level learning objectives facilitate the integration of knowledge into practices of daily life, helping bring to life the core democratic principles. It also makes the game more fun and enhances learning by all the players.  
         [0029]    The game described herein seeks to favorably influence attitudes and actions long after the game is played. Playing the game gives parents an opportunity to promote desirable values, reinforce the responsibilities of good citizenship, and then to demonstrate those values to their children in their everyday life. The game can positively influence future behavior by creating a forum for the exchange of ideas and the expression of opinions, and serve as a model to demonstrate freedom of expression and tolerance for differing points of view.  
         [0030]    Risk and reward are the principles of success in the United States. As described above, the present game reinforces these concepts within the game-playing structure. Each player selects a question card based on the point value and level of difficulty. Usually the player who takes more risk wins the game. In embodiments containing a prize, the game celebrates success by rewarding the winner with something of value that can be worn beyond the game. In such embodiments, the prize has meaning for the winner and is another way to display their patriotic spirit well beyond the confines of a board game.  
         [0031]    In certain embodiments, as described above, the game will further stimulate citizen involvement by including information on the USA Freedom Corps and other service organizations that provide opportunities for game players of all ages to engage in volunteer service. The game will be the vehicle to bring volunteer service into focus, providing players with the information they need to get involved and turn their “love of country” into civic action.  
         [0032]    The game disclosed herein can ignite a new wave of patriotism because it has a variety of uses and offers several opportunities to influence United States citizens, especially youth. It can be played by parents and their children to anchor patriotic spirit in the home setting. It can be used in school classrooms as a teaching tool to facilitate learning about civics. And it can be the basis for creating regional and national contests to promote citizenship and leadership principles, similar to the National Spelling Bee, and National Geography Bee, rewarding students for their knowledge and understanding of democratic principles, the United States government, and the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens.  
         [0033]    The game disclosed herein is easily upgraded by releasing new question cards that can be used with the original game board. This approach supports continued interest in the game for the family audience and foster continued use of the game in the school environment. Subsequent editions can continue to expand learning by asking higher level questions so players can demonstrate their understanding and application of these principles in our society and in their own lives.  
         [0034]    Examples of questions and bonus questions (“BQ”) appropriate for the question cards are listed in the following table. In other embodiments, other questions can be used. In the following table, question level “A” refers to easy questions, question level “B” refers to intermediate questions, and question level “C” refers to difficult questions. The questions contained in this table are Copyright© 2003 Christine Nelson, All Rights Reserved.  
                                                       Answer to           Question (including Bonus Question,   Answer to   Bonus       Level   if any)   Question   Question                   A   I am a famous symbol of the United   Uncle               States government. Who am I?   Sam       A   Find Stamp #22 on the game board.   Statue of   New York,           What is this famous landmark?   Liberty   New York           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)       City, New           Where is it located?       York Har-                   bor, Lib-                   erty Island       B   Find Stamp #22 on the game board.   France   Freedom or           Who gave the United States this gift?       liberty from           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)       oppression           What does it represent?       C   James Madison is one of the “Founding   The parti-           Fathers.” What does the term “Found-   cipants at           ing Fathers” mean?   the US               Constitu-               tional               Conven-               tion of               1787, es-               pecially               those who               signed the               Constitu-               tion.       B   Find Stamp #12 on the game board. In   Lone Star   Lyndon B.           the 1830&#39;s this territory carried a flag       Johnson,           with a single white star on it. Even to-       George H.           day this state is referred to as the       W. Bush             ————— —————  state?       George W.           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)       Bush           Name one president who came from this           state.       B   What is the name for the first 10 a-   The Bill   27           mendments added to the Constitution   of Rights           which protect the rights of all           Americans?           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           How many amendments to the US           Constitution are there?       A   What historic bell with the inscription   Liberty   Philadelphia,           “Proclaim liberty throughout the land   Bell   PA           unto all the inhabitants thereof” has a           crack in it?           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           Where can you visit this historic bell?       C   In 1969, the United States put the first   “One           man on the moon. What words did the   small step           astronaut Neil Armstrong say to the   for man,           world as he took his first “moon walk”?   one giant               leap for               mankind.”       A   Protocol says the US flag should be   Sunrise   When a           raised and lowered at these times.   and sunset   nationally           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)       known per-           When is a flag flown at half-mast?       son or group                   of people                   dies       C   Which president said these words: “Ask   John F.   Group           not what your country can do for you.   Kennedy   Evaluation           Ask what you can do for your country”?           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)           How do Americans serve their country           today?       A   Stand up and recite this speech as if   Patrick           you were the famous orator delivering   Henry           it.           “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to           be purchased at the price of chains and           slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I           know not what course others may take           but as for me; give me liberty or give           me death.”           Who gave this famous speech?       B   What are the two duties of the Supreme   Interpret   Monday           Court?   the Con-           Bonus Question (worth I extra point)   stitution           Decision Day is the day of the week the   and ex-           US Supreme Court usually announces   plain the           most of its important decisions. Name   laws           the day.       A   This man was the main author of the   Thomas           Declaration of Independence and the   Jefferson           third president of the United States.           Who was he?       C   Why did settlers travel 2,000 miles from   Farmland           Independence, Missouri to Oregon on           the Oregon Trail?       A   Find Stamp #14. This woman was her-   Under-           self an escaped slave who escorted   ground           runaway slaves from one safe house to           another on their journey to the Northern           states and Canada. This method of help-           ing the slaves to freedom was known           as the  —————  Railroad.       C   In 1935, the Social Security Act created   Unem-   Unemploy-           what type of insurance to assist workers   ployment   ment Insur-           who had lost their jobs during the   Insurance   ance, job           Depression.       retraining,           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)       welfare, food           What government assistance is available       stamps           today for people who are unemployed?       B   President Franklin D. Roosevelt was   Radio   Newspapers,           famous for his “fireside chats.”       magazines,           Where did these talks take place?       TV, radio,           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)       Internet,           How does the president communicate       press con-           with the American people today?       ferences,                   State of the                   Union                   Address       C   This president had to make the difficult   Harry S.           decision whether to use the atomic   Truman           bomb or not. He chose to use it because           he thought it would hasten the end of           the war and spare American lives. Who           was this president?       A   Ben Franklin wanted the wild turkey to   Bald           become America&#39;s official symbol. He   Eagle           was overruled and this bird was chosen           instead.       A   What is the proper placement for your   Over your   Group           right hand during the pledge?   heart   Evaluation           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           Stand up and recite the pledge perfectly.       C   Congress officially recognized the   1. The line   Group           “Pledge of Allegiance” in 1942. In   “One Na-   Evaluation           1943, the Supreme Court ruled that pub-   tion under           lic school students could not be forced   God” vio-           to recite it. Since then it has generated   lates the           much controversy. Discuss one   rule be-           controversy.   tween sep-           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   aration of           What is your opinion about saying the   church           “Pledge of Allegiance” in school or at   and state.           public events?   2. Relig-               ious               reasons       C   Below is an excerpt from the poem   The Statue   The statue           “The New Colossus,” written by Emma   of Liberty   stands as a           Lazarus:       symbol of           Give me your tired, your poor       freedom and           Your huddled masses       hope to im-           Yearning to breathe free,       migrants           The wretched refuse       coming to           Of your teeming shore.       the US for a           Send these, the homeless,       better life.           Tempest-tossed to me.           I lift my lamp beside the golden door.           She wrote the poem for what famous           American landmark?           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           Explain the meaning of the poem.       C   In 1872, which president created the   Teddy   Group           first national park called Yellowstone   Roosevelt   Evaluation           National Park?           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)           You receive an extra point if you can           name a national park you have visited.       B   Immigrants arriving by ship and   Ellis           entering the country in New York in           the late 1850&#39;s were processed at             —————  Island.       A   Name two of the four presidents on Mt.   Theodore   Theodore           Rushmore.   Roosevelt,   Roosevelt,           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   Abraham   Abraham           Take 2 extra points if you can name the   Lincoln,   Lincoln,           other two. No extra points will be   Thomas   Thomas           awarded if you only get one out of two.   Jefferson,   Jefferson,               George   George               Washing-   Washington               ton       C   Arlington National Cemetery is home to   John F.           the “Eternal Flame” of which president?   Kennedy       B   What is suffrage?   The right               to vote.       C   In the continuing fight for equal oppor-   Increases           tunity, Congress passed an educational   money for           amendment called Title IX, which pro-   girls&#39;           hibits discrimination on the basis of sex   sports pro-           in the use of federal funds for educa-   grams           tional programs, including sports. How   because           does this affect girls&#39; sports programs?   federal               funds have               to be al-               located               equally               between               boys and               girls.       C   By 1880, this man dominated 90% of   John D.           the US oil industry.   Rocke-               feller       B   Name two of the reasons why 37 mil-   Freedom,   Freedom,           lion immigrants came to the United   economic   economic           States between 1870 and 1910.   opportuni-   opportuni-           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   ties, ad-   ties, adven-           Explain why immigrants come to the   venture,   ture, and a           United States today.   and a   better life.               better life.       A   What is the name of this poem written   “America           by Katherine Lee Bates, which was later   the Beau-           put to music by Samuel A. Ward?   tiful”           O beautiful for spacious skies,           For amber waves of grain,           For purple mountain majesties           Above the fruited plain!           America! America! God shed his grace           on thee,           And crown thy good with brotherhood           From sea to shining sea.       B   This famous speech delivered by   The Get-   Dedication           Abraham Lincoln begins with the words   tysburg   of a soldiers&#39;           “Four score and seven years ago our   Address   cemetery at           fathers brought forth on this continent,       Gettysburg           a new nation, conceived of liberty, and           dedicated to the proposition that all men           are created equal” and ends with the           words on Stamp #15 on the game board.           What is the name of this famous           speech?           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           What was the occasion when this           speech was given?       C   Famous American author F. Scott   Roaring           Fitzgerald coined the term Jazz Age,   20&#39;s or           referring to which decade of fun, frolic   1920&#39;s           and flappers?       B   In the mid-1800&#39;s, Ralph Waldo   Revolu-           Emerson wrote a poem to honor the   tionary           Minutemen. The poem included these   War           well-known lines:           “Here once the embattled farmer stood”           and “fired the shot heard round the           world.”           The Minutemen fought in which war?       A   Which illustrator became popular for his   Norman           more than 300 Saturday Evening Post   Rockwell           magazine covers?       B   Which decade saw the rise of television   1950&#39;s   Black &amp;           as a form of communication and       white to           entertainment? Was it the 1940&#39;s,       color, cable           1950&#39;s, or 1960&#39;s?       &amp; satellite,           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)       stereo, re-           Describe how television sets and tele-       mote con-           vision programs have changed since       trols, more           then.       variety of                   programs:                   science,                   arts, news                   programs,                   etc.       B   The hope of all immigrants is to live   Improving   Group           the “American Dream.” What does that   one&#39;s so-   Evaluation           mean?   cial and           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)   economic           What does living the “American   condition           Dream” mean to you?   to insure               a better               future for               one&#39;s               children.       B   This Stamp commemorates the organ-   Red Cross   Natural           ization that was founded during the       disasters,           Civil War. Which organization is it?       wars,           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)       famine,           Give two examples of when this or-       national           ganization might provide services to       crisis, etc           people in need.       A   Explain what an immigrant is.   Someone   Group           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   who   Evaluation           Give yourself two extra points if you   moves           know who was the first in your family   from his           to immigrate to the United States. From   or her           what country did they come?   home               country               to begin a               new life               in another               country.       C   The United Nations seeks peaceful   The   United           solutions to disputes between nations   Security   States,           through this main body which is   Council   Britain,           dominated by five nations. What body       China,           is this?       France,           Bonus Question (worth 3 extra points)       Russia           Who are the five nations?       C   What is the definition of capital pun-   The State   Group           ishment?   executes a   Evaluation           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   convicted           The US Constitution upholds capital   criminal           punishment while many other countries   as pun-           have abolished it. Give an argument   ishment           in favor of capital punishment and one   for their           against it.   crime.       C   Define what a multinational company   A com-   Group           is.   pany that   Evaluation           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   provides           Give an example of one company and   goods and           its product.   services               around the               globe.       B   Why should a citizen vote?   So they               can have a               voice in               govern-               ment. It is               an expec-               ted re-               sponsibil-               ity of cit-               izens in a               demo-               cracy.       A   You can still visit the home of this first   George   Mount           American president in Virginia. Who   Washing-   Vernon           was this president?   ton           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           What is the name of his home?       B   Look on the board and find the stamp   First           with the US seal on it.   stamp a-               bove the               Capital               Building       A   What is the largest library in the United   Library of   Group           States?   Congress   Evaluation           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)           Give yourself one extra point if you           have a library card.       C   How does a candidate for office finance   Personal   Group           his political campaign?   resources,   Evaluation           Bonus Question (worth I extra point)   govern-            Give yourself one extra point if you   ment           have ever donated money to a politi-   funding,           cian&#39;s campaign. Name the candidate   political           you supported and the office he/she was   fund rais-           running for.   ing, pri-               vate &amp;               business               contribu-               tions       A   If you are buying a $10 gift and the   $10.70   To state and           sales tax is 7%, how much money do       local gov-           you need to buy it?       ernments.           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           Where does the sales tax go?       B   How many senators are there in   100 (Two   Group           Congress?   for each   Evaluation           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   of the fifty           Name the two senators from your state.   states)       B   What two legislative bodies make up   The           The Congress?   Senate and               The House               of Repre-               sentatives       B   Who appoints new Supreme Court   President   For life           Justices?           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           For how long do they serve?       C   Chubby Checker made this dance and   “The   Group           song famous in the 1950&#39;s. Name it.   Twist”   Evaluation           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)           Give yourself one extra point if you can           show the moves of this dance to the           other players.       A   Which saxophone playing Rhodes   William   Al Gore           Scholar defeated George H. W. Bush   Jefferson           for the presidency in 1992?   Clinton           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           Who served as his Vice President for           both terms?       B   In 1607, where did the English make   James-           the first permanent settlement in North   town           America? Hint: You might want to           check the board.       A   “You might not recognize me. This is a   First           picture of me in my younger days.”   president           Name two significant contributions of   of the US,           this American patriot to his country.   Comman-               der in               Chief of               the Con-               tinental               Army,               founding               father of               the US               Constitu-               tion       A   Name the 3 branches of the federal   Executive,   System by           government.   Legisla-    which each           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   tive,   branch of           Explain the phrase “checks and   Judicial   government           balances.”       can check or                   control the                   action of the                   other                   branches.       C   Define the term “political party.”   A group   Green,           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   of people   Libertarian,           Name two other political parties today   who share   Reform,           besides Republicans and Democrats.   similar i-   American               deas about   Independent,               govern-   Natural Law               ment and               attempt to               get elected               to further               their               goals.       A   What is energy conservation and why is   Not   Group           it important?   wasting   Evaluation           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)   energy.           Give one example of something you can   So there is           do to conserve energy?   enough to               go around               for every-               one and so               we don&#39;t               deplete               our re-               sources.       A   The Constitution gives us the right to   Hunting,           bear arms. Give one legal reason why   self-pro-            people use guns.   tection,               defense of               the nation,               law en-               forcement       B   One of the world&#39;s greatest historical   The           and scientific museums is located in   Smith-           Washington, D.C. What is its name?   sonian               Institute       B   According to the Declaration of Inde-   Protect the   Unalienable           pendence, the duty of government is to   rights of   or inalien-           do what?   the   able rights           Bonus Question (worth 1 extra point)   people.           What do we call rights that belong to us           and can never be taken away?       A   “We hold these truths to be self-evident:   Declara-           that all men are created equal; that they   tion of In-           are endowed by their Creator with cer-   depend-           tain unalienable rights; that among these   ence           are life, liberty, and the pursuit of           happiness.”           You will find these famous words in           which document?       A   Congress officially adopted our   “The Star-   Group           National Anthem on Mar. 3, 1931. The   Spangled   Evaluation           original poem was written by Francis   Banner”           Scott Key during the War of 1812.           What is the name of our National           Anthem?           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           Sing the National Anthem as well as           you can. Good luck hitting those high           notes.       A   “I am proud to be my country&#39;s flag.”   One star   White/truth,           What do the white stars on the   for each   blue/honor,           American flag stand for?   state   red/courage           Bonus Question (worth 2 extra points)           What do the red, white and blue colors           on the flag stand for?