New Hampshire History Quiz

What military system was established in NH in 1680?

• New Hampshire Army
• New Hampshire Navy
• New Hampshire Air Force
• New Hampshire Militia

Why the NH Militia initially established?

• It was established to serve defend NH against the enemy.

• It was established for recreational purposes.
• It was established as a social experiment.
• It was established due to a bet between friends.

What is the name of the fort located in Charlestown, NH?

• Connecticut River Fort

• Charlestown Fort

• Fort at Number 4
• Fifth Regiment Fort

NH was involved in the wars for empire between which two countries?

• Spain and Portugal
• Germany and Italy
• Russia and China
• France and Britain

Rogers’ Rangers was the beginning of what military group?

• United States Navy SEALs
• British SAS
• French Foreign Legion
• United States Army Rangers

How did the fighting style of Rogers’ Rangers prove successful in winning the war?

• By using guerrilla warfare tactics to disrupt enemy operations and morale.
• By relying solely on traditional military strategies
• By surrendering to the enemy and negotiating peace terms
• By engaging in direct confrontations with the enemy forces

What term did John Stark, the fighting general, coin?

• Die with honor
• Fight for freedom
• Live free and prosper
• Live free or die

Where is Fort William Mary located?

• Washington, DC

• New Castle, NH

• Concord, NH

• Portsmouth, NH

What did the bands of patriots do that were considered the first overt acts of the American Revolution?

• Raided the fort for gunpowder and arms

• Threw powder in the harbor

• Burned the fort down

• Refused to pay taxes

Portsmouth shipbuilder John Langdon built the first vessels for the nation’s navy.  His first ship was memorialized and seen where?

• Capital Building

• Mount Washington

• NH State Seal