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Weekly History Challenge Archive May 5th, 2008 This week's prize is the DVD "Charles Colson On God And Government"
In 1914, House Joint Resolution 263 was passed and on May 8th, this U.S. President signed the resolution instituting Mother's Day as the second Sunday in May. The founder of Mother's Day was Anna Jarvis (1864-1948), whose mother had died on May 9, 1905. Jarvis' mother, Anna Maria Reeves Jarvis (1832-1905) had been a pillar of the local community. Her life revolved around the Andrews Methodist Church, which she helped to build. She had organized a series of "Mothers' Day Work Clubs" devoted to improving health and sanitation in area towns; these clubs assisted both Union and Confederate encampments in combating an outbreak of typhoid fever, and conducted a "Mothers' Friendship Day" to help in reconciling families divided by the Civil War. As a memorial, her daughter dedicated her life to the establishment and promotion of a national, and then an international Mother's Day. Name the President who signed the resolution making "Mothers Day" the second Sunday in May. Answer: President Wilson Winner: Linda from Jacksonville, FL The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=522 http://www.conservapedia.com/Mothers_Day
April, 28th, 2008 This week's prize is the audio CD "Biblical Principles of the Ballot Box" by Doug Phillips On April 28th, 1758, this future U.S. President was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Revolutionary Army, and served in the Constitutional Convention, the U.S. Senate, as governor of Virginia, Minister to France, Great Britain and Spain. He was appointed as Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson, and also served as the US Secretary of War under James Madison during the war on 1812. He helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon and also helped in the negotiation in the acquiring of Florida from Spain. On March 5th, 1821, in his Second Inaugural Address, he stated: "The liberty, prosperity, and happiness of our country will always be the object of my most fervent prayers to the Supreme Author of All Good". Name this U.S. President. Answer: James Monroe Winner: Mike from Kokomo, In The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations http://www.conservapedia.com/James_Monroe
April, 21st, 2008 This week's prize is the book "The Heritage Guide to the Constitution" We the ____ A_____ of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish ____B____, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common ____C_____, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of ____D______ to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Fill in the blanks.Answer: A-People, B-Justice, C-Defense, D-Liberty Winner: Joe from Kokomo, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books:
April 14th, 2008 This week's prize is the DVD "Weapon Of Mass Destruction" On April 20th, 1998, Rachel Scott wrote these words after being rejected by her friends for speaking opening about her faith: "I have no more personal friends at school. But you know what... It’s worth it to me...If I have to sacrifice everything I will". One year to the day, Rachel was shoot and killed at this school. During the shooting the shooter asked her if she believed in God, she answered "Yes". He put the gun to her temple and killed her. A month later her father received a phone call from a stranger who told him about a dream he had about her eyes and a flow of tears that were watering something he could not see. Her father had no idea of what the dream meant; but a few days later he found her diary with a drawing that she drew of her eyes with a stream of thirteen tears watering a rose, were as the tears seem to have appeared to turn to blood as they touched the rose. The number of tears matched the number of victims. Name the school were this terrible shooting took place.Answer: Columbine High School Winner: Heather from Grand Blanc, MI The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: The One Year Book of Christian History
April 7th, 2008 This week's prize is the book "FairTax: The Truth: Answering the Critics" On April 9th, 1945, this Lutheran pastor and theologian was hanged in Flossenburg, Germany only days before the American liberation of the POW camp. He was considered by many to be a modern day Christian martyr who voluntarily returned to Germany to speak out against Hitler. He was a member of a group of an organization that helped Jews escape to Switzerland, and also took part in a conspiracy to kill Adolf Hitler. An SS prison doctor who was at the execution said..."In almost 50 years that I worked as a doctor, I have hardly ever seen a man die so entirely submissive to the will of God." Name this Lutheran Pastor and Theologian. Answer: Dietrich Bonhoeffer Winner: Bill from Greentown, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://www.conservapedia.com/Dietrich_Bonhoeffer http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=6409 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietrich_Bonhoeffer
Mar. 31st, 2008 This week's prize is the book "War Stories II : Heroism in the Pacific" by Oliver North On April 1st, 1945, General Simon B. Buckner Jr., lead over 50,000 troops of the 10th US Army, in landing on the southwest coast of this Japanese island. The Japanese surprised the American forces with a change in strategy, drawing them into the mainland rather than confronting them at the water's edge. While Americans landed without loss of men, they would suffer more than 36,000 casualties, including more than 12,000 deaths. The Japanese staged a desperate defense of the island, a defense that included waves of kamikaze air attacks. This battle quickly became the bloodiest battle between the United States and Japan during World War II. Name this battle.Answer: The Battle of Okinawa Winner: Tim from Kokomo, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Bolivar_Buckner,_Jr. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=6366 http://www.conservapedia.com/Okinawa
Mar. 24th, 2008 This week's prize is the book "The Federalist" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Know as the "Chief Architect of the Constitution", this founding father also Authored 29 of the 85 Federalist Papers, which argued successfully in favor of the ratification of the Constitution. On the future of America, he wrote the following: "We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind for self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God." Name this Founding Father.Answer: James Madison Winner: Gerry from Phoenix, AZ The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/ America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations
Mar. 17th, 2008 This week's prize is the DVD "The Final Inquiry" No question this week! Simply read part of Lee Strobel's conclusion below from the book "The Case for Easter" and submit your name to be entered into the drawing! "When Jesus was crucified, his followers were discouraged and depressed. So they Dispersed. The Jesus movement was all but stopped in its tracks. Then, after a short period of time, we see them abandoning their occupations, re-gathering, and committing themselves to spreading a very specific message – that Jesus Christ was the Messiah of God who died on a cross, returned to life, and was seen alive by them. And they were willing to spend the rest of their lives proclaiming this, without any payoff from a human point of view. They faced a life of hardship. They often went without food, slept exposed to the elements, were ridiculed, beaten, imprisoned. And finally, most of them were executed in torturous ways. For What? For good intentions? No, because they were convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that they had seen Jesus Christ alive from the dead. Yes, people will die for their religious convictions if they sincerely believe they are true. Religious fanatics have done that throughout history. While they may strongly believe in the tenets of their religion, however, they don’t know for a fact whether their faith is based on the truth. They simply cannot know for sure. They can only believe. In stark contrast, the disciples were in the unique position to know for a fact whether Jesus had returned from the dead. They saw him, they touched him, they ate with him. They knew he wasn’t a hallucination or a legend. And knowing the truth, they were willing to die for him." - The Case for Easter by Lee Strobel Winner: Roger from Kokomo, IN
Mar. 10th, 2008 This weeks prize is the book "Darwinian Fairytales"In 1778, at General George Washington's orders, Benjamin Tallmadge organized a spy network in New York City, the heart of the British forces. One of the spy rings became know as "The Culpers" and became especially valuable to Washington. The Culpers most important accomplishment was the discovery of a British plan to attack the vulnerable French army when it landed at Newport, Rhode, Island. Washington frightened General Clinton into canceling British troop movement toward Rhode Island by allowing the British to "accidentally" capture Washington's secret plans for an attack on New York City. The Culpers secret identities were not discovered for nearly150 years. Name any of the main members of the "Culper" spy ring. Answer: Robert Townsend, Abraham Woodhull, James Rivington, Caleb Brewster, Austin Roe Winner: Greg from Kokomo, In The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: Revolutionary War Quiz and Fact Book http://www.si.umich.edu/spies/stories-networks-3.html
Mar. 3rd, 2008 This weeks prize are two bags of "Boca Java Gourmet Coffee" (Boca Sunrise and Brew of Bravery) On March 5th, 1770 tensions between the Bostonians and the redcoats heightened when a mob of seventy or so workers from the shipyards went to the Custom House to protest the soldiers presences. The British soldiers were there to enforce unpopular taxation measures passed by a British parliament that lacked American representation, and when off duty they were taking away many of the Bostonians jobs. The altercation started off as a shouting match, but quickly became deadly when a snowball hit a British private who responded by firing his weapon, which then other British soldiers started to fire. When the smoke cleared, five colonists were dead or dying and three more were injured. Sam Adams, lost no time in labeling this "The Boston Massacre" and Paul Revere made an engraving of the incident which was distributed throughout the colonies. The British soldiers were put on trial, and this man agreed to defend the soldiers in a show of support of the colonial justice system. When the trial ended in December 1770, two British soldiers were found guilty of manslaughter and had their thumbs branded with an "M" for murder as punishment. Name the attorney who defended the soldiers during the trial.Answer: John Adams or Josiah Quincy Winner: Matt from Tipton, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: A Patriot's History of the United States http://www.conservapedia.com/Boston_Massacre http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=6827
Feb. 25th, 2008 This weeks prize is the Board Game "Intelligent Design Vs. Evolution" by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron. On February 28th, 1944, this family was betrayed, and the Gestapo (The Nazi Secret Police) raided their home and arrested the family for the "crime" of hiding Jews. The family owned a watch shop in Haarlem, Holland and were considered devoted Christians who dedicated their lives in service to their fellow man. During the War their home became a refuge, a hiding place, for fugitives and those hunted by the Nazis. Casper (the father) died in prison ten days after his arrest; Betsie (one of the daughters) would later die on Christmas Day in the Ravensbruck death camp. Corrie (the other daughter) survived the death camp and would later tell her story in the best selling book "The Hiding Place". Name this family (last name). Answer: Ten Boom Winner: Elmer from North Richland Hills, TX The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://www.corrietenboom.com/history.htm The One Year Book of Christian History
Feb. 18th, 2008 This week's prize is the DVD " Created Cosmos" from the Creation Museum.On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the earth onboard this space craft. During the first orbit the space craft's automatic control system began to malfunction, sending the capsule into erratic movements; Glenn switched to manual control and regained command of the craft. He made a total of three orbits and after an exciting re-entry in where there was four minutes of radio silence, Glenn safely splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean and was picked up by the destroyer USS Noa. Glenn was hailed as a national hero and was even given a ticker-tape parade in New York City. He would later return to space in 1998 to became the oldest human ever to travel in space. Name the space craft that Glenn made his famous first orbit in on February 20th, 1962. Answer: Friendship 7 Winner: Merle from Kokomo, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=6813 http://www.conservapedia.com/John_Glenn
Feb. 11th, 2008 This week's prize is the book "Real Change: From the World That Fails to the World That Works" By Newt Gingrich "Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally." "History is not history unless it is the truth" "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and under a just God, cannot long retain it" "I believe the Bible is the best gift God has given to man. But for this Book we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man's welfare, here and hereafter, are to be found portrayed in it." The quotes above are attributed to this man, whose birthday was on February 12th, 1809. Name this person. Answer: Abraham Lincoln Winner: Roy from Converse, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://www.conservapedia.com/Abraham_Lincoln America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations
Feb. 4th, 2008 This week's prize is the book "The Wit & Wisdom of Ronald Reagan" Born on February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan is considered by many to be one of the greatest American Presidents. Many loved him for his quick wit and wisdom including some of the following quotes: "I think the best possible social program is a job." "Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other." "Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!" He is probably most know for his famous speech in were he said "If you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here, to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall." Name the location of this famous speech?Answer: West Berlin (Brandenburg Gate), Germany Winner: Garry from Kokomo, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: The Wit & Wisdom of Ronald Reagan http://www.conservapedia.com/Ronald_Reagan America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations
Jan. 28th, 2008 This week's prize is the CD "America's Favorite Patriotic Songs" On January 30th, 1882 this future President of the United States of America was born. In his first inaugural address on March 4, 1933 he stated: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself... We face arduous days that lie before us in the warm courage of national unity; with the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious moral values... In this dedication of a nation we humbly ask the blessing of God. May He protect each and every one of us! May He guide me in the days to come!" Although, many would question his "New Deal" economicpolicies which resulted in decades of huge government programs; many still praise him for uniting the country together during the Great Depression and then duringWWII. Name this President! Answer: Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) Winner: Ron from Phoenix, AZ The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=136 http://www.conservapedia.com/FDR America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations
Jan. 21st, 2008 This week's prize is the CD "Let Freedom Ring" with Bill Gaither and Friends! On January 21st, 1824 this famous confederate general was born in Clarksburg, VA. His tremendous success in combat against great odds was observed in numerous battles, including the Battle of Bull Run, Shenandoah Valley, Cross Keys, Port Republic, Seven Day's Battle, and the Second Battle of Bull Run. When he died, General Lee exclaimed, "I have lost my right arm."Name this General. Answer: Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson Winner: Christopher from Greentown, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: http://www.conservapedia.com/Thomas_Jackson America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations
Jan. 14th, 2008 This week's prize are the books "George Washington the Christian" and "The Bulletproof George Washington" Which of the following quotes is not attributed to George Washington? A) "The General hopes and trusts, that every officer and man, will endeavor so to live, and act, as becomes a Christian Soldier, defending the dearest Rights and Liberties of his country" B) "You do well to wish to learn our arts and way of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ... Congress will do everything they can to assist you in this wise intention." C) “I have a deep belief that the First Amendment separation between church and state is what guarantees the religious freedom of all people.” D) "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports." Answer: "C" (A Bill Clinton Quote) Winner: Tim from Kokomo, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: George Washington the Christian http://www.conservapedia.com/George_Washington America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations
Jan. 7th, 2008 This week's prize is the book "The Importance of the Electoral College" On January 8th, 1815; over 5,000 British Troops under the command of Sir Edward Pakenham marched against this city, hoping that by capturing the city they could separate Louisiana from the rest of the United States. However, the pirate -Jean Lafitte had warned the Americans of the attack, and the arriving British found militiamen under General Andrew Jackson strongly entrenched. In a mere half-hour, over 2000 British troops were killed at a cost of only 8 American lives. This provided the young country of America with her first huge victory in battle and made General Jackson a national hero. This battle took place two weeks after the War of 1812 officially ended and was the last armed engagement between the United States and Britain. Name this city (The Battle of ***********). Answer: New Orleans, LA Winner: Charles from Bunker Hill, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites and books: A Patriot's History of the United States http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=4658 http://www.conservapedia.com/Battle_of_New_Orleans
Dec. 31st, 2007 This week's prize is the book "America's Victories: Why the U.S. Wins Wars" On January 2nd, 1967 the United States Air Force shot down seven communist MiG-21s over North Vietnam in what was called Operation Bolo. The operation was a trick to draw out the MiGs by which F-4s would fly in the same formation and routes as attacking Republic F-105s typically used (F-105 were used to take out SAM sites and MiG's would typically try to engage them). During the operation, this Colonel shot down one of the MiGs, becoming the first and only U.S. Air Force ace with victories in both World War II and Vietnam. Name this Colonel.Answer: Col. Robin Olds Winner: Annie from Cleveland, Oh The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Olds http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Bolo http://science.howstuffworks.com/mcdonnell-douglas-f-4-phantom-ii.htm http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=1589
Dec. 24th, 2007 This week's prize is the book "Meet the Bible" (a daily, one-year devotional tool containing Bible readings that highlight the major teachings, characters, and events of Scripture). True or False! On December 25th, 1914 German and British forces had a brief unofficial cessations of hostilities. Just after Midnight the sounds of gunfire and artillery turned into Christmas Carols and by dawn soldiers came out of the trenches (unarmed) and greeted the enemy by saying "Merry Christmas". It is also said that they exchanged gifts and play games with each other. The Christmas Truce of 1914 was perhaps, one of the last examples of the outdated notion of chivalry between enemies in the age of industrial warfare (on such a large scale). Answer: True Winner: Michael from Greentown, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites: http://www.firstworldwar.com/features/christmastruce.htm http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=VideoArticle&id=5629 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce http://www.worldwar1.com/sfcitt.htm Read More about "The Christmas Truce of 1914"
Dec. 17th, 2007 This week's prize is the book "War Stories III: The Heroes Who Defeated Hitler" with Oliver North. On December 21st, 1945 this US General died from injuries suffered not in battle but in a freak car accident. Often referred to as "Old Blood and Guts", this general came from a long line of military men including his grandfather who was a Civil War hero. He graduated from the West Point Military Academy in 1909, and then went on to serve in the Tank Corps during WWI. Although his mouth would sometimes get him in trouble he did prove to be an excellent commander during WWII where his 7th US Army would go on to capture Palermo, Sicily in 1943 and later in 1944 he employed an unorthodox strategy that involved a 90-degree pivoting move of his 3rd Army forces, enabling him to speedily relieve the besieged Allied defenders of Bastogne, Belgium. Name this General! Answer: General George Patton Winner: Perry from Kokomo, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=6650 http://www.conservapedia.com/George_Patton
Dec. 10th, 2007 This week's prize is the book "War Stories II Heroism in the Pacific" with Oliver North (includes DVD) The Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 was only one step in a larger plan to dominate the Pacific. Just a few days later on December 10th, the Japanese would land troops in the Philippines and Guam where they would captured over 500 American Soldiers. Our allies would also take heavy loses on December 10th, where the British Navy Dispatched Force Z from Singapore to engage a Japanese landing force near Kuantan (a town on the east coast of Malaya). The fleet was hit by three waves of Japanese planes resulting in the lost of a battleship and a battlecruiser with over 820 sailors lost. Churchill would remark "In all the war, I never received a more direct shock". Name either one of these British Ships that was lost on December 10th, 1941. Answer: Prince of Wales and the Repulse Winner: Heather from Moore, OK The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_Prince_of_Wales_and_Repulse http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=6639
Congratulations to Mike from Wright Patterson Air Force Base for winning the Bonus History Challenge! Click Here for the Solution Page!
Dec. 3rd, 2007 This week's prize is a "2008 Civil War Calendar" President Lincoln believed in order to win the war, it was imperative to keep Britain and France out of the conflict. On this day in 1861 all that was threaten when Captain Charles Wilkes, aboard the USS San Jacinto, stopped the Trent by firing shots across her bow and then removed two confederate diplomats and held them prisoners. British outrage not only produced a stern letter from the foreign minister, but was also followed by deployment of 11,000 redcoats to Canada and vessels to the western Atlantic. Escalation of this event was avoided by releasing the diplomats; which was considered an acceptable apology that ended the matter. What was the date of this event?Answer: November 8th, 1861 Winner: Phil from Greentown, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following books and websites: A Patriot's History of the United States http://www.conservapedia.com/American_Civil_War:_1861
Nov. 26th, 2007 This week's prize is the book "Grant Comes East" A novel of the Civil War by Newt Gingrich. Which of the following statements is correct with regards to the American Civil War history. A) The CSS Turtle was the first submarine to actually sink an enemy ship (the Housatonic). CSS HunleyB) The first shots of the Civil War was fired by the Confederates at Fort Moultrie in Charleston Harbor in the spring of 1862. 1861, Fort SumpterC) In June of 1862 under the command of General Stonewall Jackson the Confederate army for the first time squared off with the Army of the Potomac and soundly defeated them at Bull Run. 1861D) On April 8th, 1864 General Robert E Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Station, VA in the home of Wilmer Mclean. 1865E) The Union's Ironclad ship the USS Monitor and the Confederate's Ironclad ship the Merrimac (CSS Virginia) squared off on March 9th, 1862 blasting away at each other for hours . It was considered a draw.Answer: E Winner: Melanie from Rochester, NY The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following book: A Patriot's History of the United States http://www.civilwarhome.com/ironclad.htm
Nov. 19th, 2007 This week's prize is the book "Battlefields and Blessings; Stories of faith and courage from the Civil War" On November 19th, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln delivered a short 267 word speech, which has now become world renowned and is engraved in stone at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington , D.C.. In his address Lincoln proclaimed: "That we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth". Lincoln delivered this speech four months after this famous battle, which many historians say was the turning point of the war. The battle consisted of three intense days of fighting with over 50,000 casualties . Name this battle.Answer: The Battle of Gettysburg Winner: Aaron for Kokomo, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following book: America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/significance-2.htm
Nov. 12th, 2007 This week's prize is the DVD Documentary " Valor" Incredible Stories of Patriotism and Courage.Although, World War I did not officially end until the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919; fighting between the Allied nations and Germany ceased seven months earlier at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, which is why we now celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th. However, before 1938 Veterans Day was known and Celebrated as "_______ Day". Name this Day.Answer: Armistice Day - November 11, 1918 Winner: Mary from Pittsburgh, PA The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites: http://www.military.com/veteransday/History.htm http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp
Nov. 5th, 2007 This weeks prize are two bags of "Boca Java Gourmet Coffee" (Surfing Safari and Brew of Bravery) On November 10th, 1775 the the Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces for the recently formed Continental Navy. The resolution, drafted by John Adams and adopted in Philadelphia, created the Continental Marines and is now observed as the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. Today the United States Marine Corps has become one of the greatest fighting forces with over 180,000 active duty members. “Semper Fidelis" is the motto of the Marine Corps and is the very code and standard by which they operate. What is the meaning of "Semper Fidelis"?Answer: Latin for "Always Faithful" Winner: Crystal from Monroeville, PA The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following websites: http://www.conservapedia.com/United_States_Marine_Corps http://www.oo-rah.com/Store/editorial/edi52.asp http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Customes_Traditions/Marine%20Corps_Motto.htm http://www.semperfidelis.com//marine-corps-history.html?Itemid=30
Oct. 29th, 2007 This weeks prize is the Board Game "Intelligent Design Vs. Evolution" by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron. In 1776 after preaching a message on Ecclesiastes 3; this pastor from the small town of Woodstock, Virginia closed his message by saying "In the language of the Holy Writ, there is a time for all things. There is a time to preach and a time to fight. And now is the time to fight." He then threw off his clerical robes to reveal the uniform of an officer in the Revolutionary Army. As he marched to the back of the church, he reminded his parishioners that if they did not get involved and protect their liberties, they would have no liberties left to protect. That afternoon he recruited some 300 men, and soon marched off to join General Washington as the 8th Virginia Regiment. By the end of the war this pastor was promoted to the rank of Major General and was present for the British surrender at Yorktown. Name this Pastor.Answer: John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg Winner: Tim from Kokomo, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following books and websites: Living Under God written by Toby Mac A Spirtual Heritage Tour of the United States Capitol America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Muhlenberg
Oct. 22nd, 2007 This week's prize is the DVD documentary "Islam: What the West Needs to Know" During the 1790's American Mediterranean Shipping was regularly plundered by Barbary pirates (Muslim outlaws from Morocco, Tunis, Algiers, and Tripoli). Washington and Adams had paid some small bribes at first - the trade was not sufficient to warrant a military expedition. But when the pasha of Tripoli chopped down the flagpole at the U.S. consulate there and held the ambassador and his staff hostage, it was a direct affront and an act of war. President Thomas Jefferson sent a small fleet (including the USS Constitution) and set up an naval blockade. In October of 1803, responding to a Tripolitan vessel making a run to break the blockade, the frigate USS Philadelphia struck an uncharted reef and heeled over - the ship and crew was captured. In a daring plan to recapture and destroy the Philadelphia (so it could not be used by the enemy); this man led a small group of eight Marines and successfully completed the operation without the loss of a single man. Name the man who led this successful mission. Answer: Stephen Decatur Winner: Mike from Wright Patterson Air Force Base The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following book and websites: A Patriot's History of the United States http://www.conservapedia.com/USS_Constitution http://www.conservapedia.com/Stephen_Decatur
Oct. 15th, 2007 This week's prize is a "Land of the Free / Because of the Brave - Crew Neck Sweatshirt" On October 19th, 1781 the British Troops under the command of General Cornwallis formally surrendered to the American and French forces commanded by General George Washington in this town. Name the place where Cornwallis surrendered, which effectively ended the American Revolution.Answer: Yorktown, VA Winner: Randy from Evansville, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following books and websites: America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations A Patriot's History of the United States http://www.conservapedia.com/Battle_of_Yorktown http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=51321
Oct. 8th, 2007 This week's prize are the books "Under God" and "Living Under God" by Toby Mac. On October 9th, 1492 Christopher Columbus had an emergency conference with Martin and Vicente Pinzan. The brothers warned Columbus that they feared a mutiny unless they immediately turned back to Spain , but Columbus was confident that God would soon reveal the promised land and was able to bargain with them for three more days. At 2am on October 12th, the third and final day before turning back, the lookout aboard this ship shouted "Land! Land! Columbus was the first person to set foot on land and named the island San Salvador meaning "Holy Savior". Name the ship from which the lookout first spotted this land.Answer: The Pinta Winner: Elmer from North Richland Hills, TX The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following book and website: America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations A Patriot's History of the United States One Year Book Of Christian History http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinta
Oct. 1st, 2007 This week's prize is a $15 gift Certificate to our Christian book Superstore!Match the Bill of Rights to the correct Amendment Number.
*just a part of that particular amendment. Answer: 1)E 2)B 3)A 4)D 5)C Winner: Dan from Ft. Campbell, KY The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following book and website: http://www.conservapedia.com/Bill_of_Rights
Sept. 24th, 2007 This week's prize is the fine art print "Bill of Rights" On September 25th, 1789 the congress passed the "Bill of Rights", and sent them to the states for ratification. This was due largely by the efforts of this founding father who is often called the "Father of the Bill of Rights". He was a Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention, but refused to sign the Constitution at that time, because he believed it did not sufficiently limit the government's power from infringing on the rights of citizens, and disliked the idea of a strong federal government as he feared it would usurp the sovereignty of the individual states. He practically wrote the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, and is also the author of the Virginia Constitution and the Virginia Bill of Rights. Name this founding father.Answer: George Mason Winner: Phil from Greentown, IN The resource for this weeks challenge came from the following book and website: |
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