Historical Walkway - The 20 Points of History

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At the NH State Veterans Cemetery, there is a historical walkway which has pillars that feature 20 points of NH military history. The following are the inscriptions and pictures from those 20 pillars followed by questions about that historical era in NH history.

1. What military system was first established in NH in 1680? *

2 points

military

militia

minutemen

Redcoats

2. Who equipped the soldier with what he needed? *

2 points

the town

the government

the soldier

local businesses

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

2 points

Fort Charlestown

Fort Louisbourg

Cape Breton Fort

Number Four

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

2 points

French and Spanish

British and Spanish

Americans and British

French and British

5. Rogers’ Rangers was the beginning of what military group? *

2 points

US Army Air Force

US Miitary Academy

US Army Rangers

US Coast Guard

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

2 points

They continued the tradition of civilized combat to remain proper gentlemen.

The French relinquished their desire to govern British held colonies.

They attacked unsuspecting soldiers and overtook their positions.

They marched into combat in formation to show discipline.

7. What term did John Stark, the fighting general, coin? *

2 points

"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness"

"Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes"

"I regret that I have but one life to give for my country"

"Live Free or Die"

8. Where is Fort William Mary located? *

2 points

New Castle, NH

Portsmouth, NH

Kittery, ME

Boston, MA

9. What did bands of patriots do which were considered the first overt acts of the American Revolution?

2 points

fought the British when they tried to overtake the fort

stormed the fort and evacuated all the soldiers

stormed the fort, removed gunpowder and arms

gave in to the more powerful British soldiers

Clear selection

10. Portsmouth shipbuilder John Langdon built the first vessel for the nation’s navy. Where was it memorialized where it can be seen by people to this day?

2 points

NH state house

NH state seal

Manchester City Hall

Portsmouth Naval Yard

Clear selection

11. What was the name of that first vessel built for the nation’s navy? *

2 points

The Lexington

The Constitution

The Portsmouth

The Ranger

12. What did many people call the War of 1812? *

2 points

Mr. Madison's War

The War to End All Wars

The Great War

Spanish American War

13. What two new fortifications ended up being built near the coast? *

2 points

Fort Constitution and Martello Tower

Fort Constitution and the lighthouse on New Castle Island

Martello Tower and Portsmouth Naval Yard

Martello Tower and the lighthouse on New Castle Island

14. Why did many NH people oppose war? *

2 points

They were afraid slaveholding states would gain power from having more territory.

They didn't believe it had anything to do with northerners so far from Mexico.

They were afraid the US would lose territory if they lost the war.

They didn't believe President Pierce would be able to lead the country in war.

15. What did President Pierce wear for his formal photograph when running for president? *

2 points

a suit and bow tie

his French and Indian War uniform

his Mexican War uniform

his farm clothes

16. How many NH men and women served the Union cause in the Civil War?
*

2 points

1,000

46,000

37,000

17. How and where did Colonel Edward E. Cross die? *

2 points

leading his men on the USS Constitution

leading his men on the second day of Gettysburg

Following troops at Fredericksburg

Following troops at Gettysburg

18. What term was used to describe the position held by Harriet Patience Dame? *

2 points

Helpful Harriet

Hospital Harriet

Hospital Matron

Mama Harriet

19. What three things was Harriet Patience Dave involved in during the war? *

2 points

prisoner two times, led troops, marched for three straight days

escaped capture, led troops, got wounded

led wounded men to safety during a daytime march, was wounded, was a prisoner three times

Prisoner two times, led wounded men to safety during a night march, stayed with troops on front line

20. Much of the National Guard was mustered for what War in 1898? *

2 points

Civil War

Great War

Spanish-American War

Mexican War

21. Who did the first NH Infantry go to the Mexican border in search of? *

2 points

Geronimo

Pancho Villa

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Porfirio Diaz

22. What award did Private Dilboy receive posthumously (after death) and why? *

2 points

Congressional Medal of Honor for valor

Presidential Medal of Honor for leadership

Senatorial Medal of Honor for endurance

NH State Medal of Honor for heroism

23. How did Captain Robert O. Blood serve? *

2 points

Medical Doctor and General

Medical Doctor and Field Surgeon

Field Surgeon and General

Commander and Governor

24. What award did Captain Robert O. Blood receive and why? *

2 points

French Legion of Honor for leading men off the battlefield to safety

French Legion of Honor for courage treating soldiers on the battlefield

Distinguished Service Cross for courage treating soldiers on the battlefield

Distinguished Service Cross for leading men off the battlefield to safety

25. How many NH men and women served during WWII?

2 points

50,000 which was 1 out of every 8 resident in the state.

60,000 which was 2 out of every 7 resident in the state.

60,000 which was 1 out of every 8 resident in the state.

50,000 which was 2 out of every 7 resident in the state.

Clear selection

26. Why was the NH State Guard formed at this time? *

2 points

to perform state duties and protect the Atlantic Theater.

to perform state duties and protect vital energy sites

to aid the Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard Temporary Reserve

to aid the Civil Air Patrol and protect vital energy sites

27. Rear Admiral Richard O'Kane has the distinguished honor of being NH's most highly decorated WWII hero. Who is one of the country's leaders who recognized him for this? *

2 points

President Dwight D. Eisenhower

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

General Douglas MacArthur

President Harry S. Truman

28. What did the KC-135 Stratotankers do? *

2 points

refuel all aircraft in NH

refuel aircraft in flight

transport all NH military personnel

oversee flights at Pease Air Force Base

29. What has the NH 157th Air Refueling Wing been recognized as? *

2 points

First in the nation

best in the Air Force

first in the Air Force

best in the Air National Guard

30. What is significant about the coordinate 38th parallel? *

2 points

line separating North and South Korea

line separating Chinese and Korean troops

spot where the Yalu River begins

beginning of the Korean Peninsula

31. Why did the US fight in Korea? *

2 points

to contain Koreans from spreading throughout Asia

to contain Chinese from spreading throughout Asia

to contain communism

to contain socialism

32. What happened after the US and UN repelled troops up the Korean Peninsula? *

2 points

Mongolian troops drove them back into South Korea

Chinese troops drove them back into South Korea

the war officially ended

North Korea surrendered

33. $83 million was devoted to constructing Pease Air Force Base. What was its purpose? *

2 points

to house jets

to house bombs

to house long-range bombers

to house soldiers

34. What is the base now used for? *

2 points

NH Air National Guard

NH Army Reserve

NH Civilian Corps

NH Navy

35. Who was Captain Harl Pease? *

2 points

WWII veteran from Portsmouth

Korean War Veteran from Plymouth

Pilot with the 509th Bomber Wing

Plymouth native from WWII awarded Medal of Honor

36. Why did the US get involved in Vietnam? *

2 points

to contain socialism

to contain communism

to promote liberalism

to promote socialism

37. What NH unit was the largest National Guard unit from the Northeast to serve in Vietnam? *

2 points

NH National Guardsmen

NH 3rd Field Artillery

NH 3rd Battalion Field Artillery

NH 3rd Battalion 197th Field Artillery

38. About how many years in total did the US have involvement in Vietnam from when advisors started to enter the country until the US withdrew? *

2 points

around 13 years

around 18 years

around 23 years

around 30 years

39. The NH Air National Guard 157th Air Refueling Wing flew how many sorties (deployments or dispatches of one military unit) during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm? *

2 points

202

744

322

40. Why was the US the ones to lead the coalition against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein?

2 points

They were the one power capable of intervention.

They had the most to lose in the situation if they did not help.

They had the most experience.

They had the most soldiers and money to support the operation.

Clear selection

41. How many nations were involved in the coalition against Saddam Hussein? *

2 points

157

202

42. OEF was formed to eliminate supporters responsible for what event? *

2 points

Libya embassy attack

East Africa embassy bombing

911 attacks

Oklahoma City bombing

43. What was the purpose of OEF in Afghanistan? *

2 points

relocate al Qaeda and their supporters

support the Taliban government and their supporters

oust Taliban government and their supporters

relocate the Taliban and their supporters

44. How did NH support this effort?

2 points

Called up Guard and Reserve units to cover for those overseas

Deployed Guard and Reserve Units to Afghanistan

Deployed Guard and Reserve Units to Iran

Called up Guard and Reserve units to cover for those in other states

Clear selection

45. The dictatorship of Saddam Hussein was a danger to the Iraqi people and nations worldwide. In what two ways was he a possible threat? *

2 points

weapons of mass destruction, terror cells in training

weapons of mass destruction, training centers overtaking cities

developing new weapons, capturing Americans

developing new toxins, capturing Western journalists

46. What type of invasion was launched on Iraq? *

2 points

air invasion

sea invasion

air and ground invasion

ground and sea invasion

47. Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi government and al Qaeda affiliated groups dissolved in 2003. Why didn’t this end the conflict in the area? *

2 points

There were angry uprisings calling for Saddam Hussein's return to power

There were insurgent uprisings to fight against the new Democratic government

There were angry uprisings calling for al Qaeda's return to power

There were insurgent uprisings to fight against the new Communist government

48. Why would someone receive the Medal of Honor? *

2 points

for being wounded in action

for performing duties with distinction

for being killed in action

for risking one's life above and beyond the call of duty

49. How many NH men have been awarded the Medal of Honor five posthumously (after death)? *

2 points

50. What historical event motivated Congress to get the President to start presenting the Medal of Honor on their behalf? *

2 points

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Bull Run

Battle of Vicksburg

Battle of Antietam

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