History Did you pay attention during American History 101? Find out your real grade here! Published 2 years ago on February 28, 2023 By Mike Peck /5 1152 History Vol. 12 Who was the only Vice President in history charged with treason? Aaron Burr Martin Van Buren Elbridge Gerry Al Gore Next Question Wrong! Correct! In 1807 Aaron Burr was arrested for alleged treason in Alabama on charges of plotting to annex Spanish territory in Louisiana and Mexico to be used toward the establishment of an independent republic. What was John Adams' political party? Whig Anti-Federalist Federalist Democratic-Republican Next Question Wrong! Correct! John Adams is the first, and only, president elected under the banner of the Federalist Party, which called for a strong national government that promoted economic growth and fostered friendly relationships with Great Britain in opposition to Revolutionary France. How many stripes does the American flag have? 15 13 18 10 Next Question Wrong! Correct! There are 13 stripes on the American flag. In 2003, as part of a protest against France's opposition to the war on Iraq, what item was renamed in the U.S. House of Representatives' cafeteria? French Bread and French Dressing French toast and French fries Trick question, nothing was renamed Croissants and Omelets Next Question Wrong! Correct! Both french fries and french toast were officially renamed "freedom fries" and "freedom toast" in the U.S. House of Representatives' cafeteria. Republican Rep. Bob Ney, whose committee recommended the name changes, said the action was "a small but symbolic effort to show the strong displeasure of many on Capital Hill with the actions of our so-called ally, France." Why does the Liberty Bell have a crack in it? Overenthusiastic patriots Shoddy craftsmanship Child pranksters It doesn't have a crack Wrong! Correct! It's a common myth that enthusiastic patriots cracked the Liberty Bell while celebrating on July 4, 1776. But the truth is that the bell has been suffering from repeated cracks since it was first (shoddily) cast. While the mistake has been addressed multiple times over the years, that persistent split keeps coming back. According to National Geographic, the crack we see today showed up at some point in the 19th century—though no one can agree on exactly when it popped up. Next Trivia Did You Know? In 1783, the United States became the first country to gain independence from a European power. Related Topics: Advertisement