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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best Social Studies jokes.
  2. American Revolution Knock Knock Jokes: How come there’s no Knock Knock jokes about America?… Because freedom rings.
  3. American Revolution Jokes What dance was very popular in 1776?… Indepen-dance! 
  4. Civil War Jokes: Civil War jokes?… I don’t General Lee like them.
  5. Music Jokes: What Sam Cooke song is NOT on any social studies teacher’s playlist?… What A Wonderful World (Don’t Know Much About History)
  6. Civil War Jokes: I was researching the Jackson family tree. I got back as far as the Civil War and then… I hit a stone wall.
  7. Civil War Jokes: I, General Lee, believe Civil War jokes are in bad taste.
  8. Civil War Jokes: Most people consider the Battle of Gettysburg the turning point of the American Civil War… For the Confederacy, it all went South from there.
  9. Civil War Jokes: People often ask me if I know my Civil War era historical figures…. My response is usually “General Lee.”
  10. Civil War Jokes: I’m a historian who studies the American Civil War. Unfortunately, it’s been hard making money at this… So I applied for a General Grant.
  11. Civil War Jokes: “Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, did you enjoy the show?”
  12. Civil War Jokes: Southerners can do pretty good Civil War voice impressions…. General Lee speaking.
  13. Super Bowl Jokes: You know, I don’t find the Super Bowl LI win all that historic… After all, this isn’t the first time Atlanta was burned by the North.
  14. Dad Jokes: Son: I can’t believe I have to memorize the entire Gettysburg Address by tomorrow. Dad: Make sure you don’t forget the zip code!
  15. Why didn’t the Confederate soldier want to go to the baseball game?… He heard the Yankees were playing.
  16. Tea JokesWhat kind of  tea did the American colonists thirst for?… Liberty!
  17. What was the Patriots’ favorite food in the Revolutionary War?  Chicken Catch-a-Tory!
  18. Tea Jokes: America: Hey England, Happy Fourh of July! England: Where’s the T? America: Threw it in the Boston Harbor!
  19. Music Jokes: If the Founding Father’s were alive today, what Beatles song would be #1 on their playlist?… Revolution.
  20. Today’s performance of Hamilton in Chicago was cancelled due to the cold. Once again… Brrr killed Hamilton.
  21. Army Jokes: What was General Washington’s favorite tree?… The infan-tree.
  22. Teacher: “More than 250 years ago, our forefathers defeated the British in the Revolutionary War.”… Student: “Wow! They must have been pretty strong, four men defeating a whole army!”
  23. What dance was very popular in 1776?… Indepen-dance!
  24. Ghost Jokes: What ghost haunted King George III?… The spirit of ‘76!
  25. Paul Revere and his late night ride with his horse… A night mare for King George III and the British.
  26. Tea JokesThe Boston  Tea Party was on December 16, 1773. It must have been cold… Was that the 1st time there was  Iced Tea?
  27. What did King George think of the American colonists?… He thought they were revolting!
  28. Geography Jokes: What is a geography teacher’s favorite site on the Freedom Trail?… The Old NORTH Church.
  29. Flag Day Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name how many stars are in the original United States flag? (13)
  30. Tea Jokes: What did the colonists wear to the Boston Tea Party?… Tea-shirts.
  31. Pennsylvania Jokes: The Philadelphia 76ers, The New England Revolution, The New England Patriots… The official sports teams of the American Revolution.
  32. What do you call a patriot who’s always on time?… A minute man.
  33. 4th of July Quiz: Do they have a 4th of July in England?… Of course. That’s how they get from the 3rd to the 5th. 
  34. What happened as a result of the Stamp Act?… The Americans licked the British.
  35. Tea JokesBritish people say that we as Americans go overboard with the 4th of July…. When really the only thing that went overboard was their tea.
  36. Doctor Jokes: Why did John Adams go to the doctor?… He had a bad case of independence-itis.
  37. Art Jokes: What do you call an AWESOME American Revolution drawing by a child?… A Yankee Doodle Dandy!
  38. Music Jokes: Who is a great musical performer and band to celebrate America’s 250th birthday?… Prince and the Revolution.
  39. Flag Day Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the person who designed the 1st American Flag! (Betsy Ross)
  40. Tea JokesWhat do you call a Boston Tea Party joke?… A brew-ha-ha!
  41. Pennsylvania Jokes: Did you hear the joke about the Liberty Bell?… Yeah, it cracked me up!
  42. Geography Jokes: What is a geography teacher’s favorite spot in Concord, Massachusetts and site of a famous battle during the Revolutionary War?… The Old NORTH Bridge.
  43. Flag Day Jokes: Which flag is the most highly rated?… The American flag. It has 50 stars!
  44. The Civil War might be old news… but it’s still cannon-ical in history.
  45. Today I learned about Harvey E. Brown, a civil war surgeon who had so many amputations he ran out of fake legs and had to use a shovel… It was a ground-breaking medical procedure.
  46. The tourist: ”Can you tell me why so many famous Civil War battles were fought on National Park Sites?” Be a “Teacher Ranger” at Gettysburg National Military Park
  47. Civil War Advice: Never take a victory for Grant-ed.
  48. President Jokes: Why did Abraham Lincoln always carry a pocket watch? Because he believed in making every second count! 
  49. Why did the soldier take a pencil to the battle?… To draw his weapons.
  50. Civil War Pun: Some say Lincoln’s humor was dry… but his wit was emancipating.
  51. Why is Abraham Lincoln considered the least guilty American President?… Because he is in a cent.
  52. What did the Confederate  flag say to the Union flag?… Nothing. It waved! (Top Flag Day Jokes)
  53. What kind of dive are Civil War infantry men best at?… Cannon-ball (101 Sports Jokes)
  54. Abraham Lincoln was great at speeches… but not so much at ducking bullets.
  55. Who rode a dog and was a Confederate General during the American Civil War?… Robert E Flea!
  56. Pilgrim Jokes: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?… Pilgrims! 
  57. College Jokes: What is the most popular college during election season?… The Electoral College.
  58. Tutoring Jokes: What is the first thing tutor teaches a little snake?… Hiss tory. 
  59. Tutoring Jokes: What kind of tutor does a snake need?… A Hissss-tory tutor!
  60. 101 Dr. Seuss Jokes: What is the Cat in the Hat’s favorite school subject?… HISStory.
  61. Election Jokes: What might an older candidate need if elected?… Presidentures! 
  62. George Washington Jokes: How did George Washington speak to during his 1st presidential campaign?…. In general terms. 
  63. George Washington Jokes: Why did George Washington have trouble sleeping?…. Because he couldn’t lie.
  64. Music Jokes: What is a confederate soldier’s favorite Billy Idol song?… Rebel yell.
  65. Civil War Jokes: Did Lincoln know that the North would win the Civil War?… After a while, he took it for Grant-ed! 
  66. George Washington Jokes: What would you get if you crossed the first US president with an animated character?… George Washingtoon! 
  67. Why did they call Lincoln “Honest Abe”?… Because that’s what it said on all his campaign buttons. 
  68. George Washington Jokes: Was General Washington a handsome man?… Yes, he was George-eous!!
  69. Geography Jokes: What do you call a teapot of boiling water on top of Mount Everest?… A high-pot-in-use. 
  70. Geography Jokes: How did Christopher Columbus finance his way to the new land?… With his Discover card! 
  71. Geography Jokes: If Mississippi bought Virginia a New Jersey, what would Delaware?…. Idaho, Alaska! 
  72. Geography Jokes: What did the puny rock say to the big muscle rock?… I wish I were boulder!
  73. What do John Wayne and a map key have in common?… Both are legends.
  74. What is smarter, longitude or latitude?…Longitude, because it has 360 degrees.
  75. What always sits in the corner but can move all round the world?… A stamp.
  76. Geography Jokes: “Old geographers never die, they just become legends.” 
  77. Why was longitude boiling mad?… Because it was 360 degrees.
  78. What do you call a map guide to Alcatraz?… A con-tour map.
  79. What did one American flag say to the other flag?….. Nothing. It just waved! 
  80. Teacher: “More than 200 years ago, our forefathers defeated the British in the Revolutionary War.”… Student: “Wow! They must have been pretty strong, four men defeating a whole army!”
  81. What was the Patriots’ favorite food in the Revolutionary War? Chicken Catch-a-Tory!
  82. Did you hear the joke about the Liberty Bell?… Yeah, it cracked me up! 
  83. “Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?”… “On the bottom!” 
  84. What did King George think of the American colonists?… He thought they were revolting! 
  85. What kind of tea did the American colonists thirst for?… Liberty! 
  86. Do they have a 4th of July in England?… Of course. That’s how they get from the 3rd to the 5th. 
  87. What happened as a result of the Stamp Act?… The Americans licked the British.
  88. Civil War Jokes: Why didn’t the Confederate soldier want to go to the baseball game?… He heard the Yankees were playing.
  89. The tourist: ”Can you tell me why so many famous Civil War battles were fought on National Park Sites?” Be a “Teacher Ranger” at Gettysburg National Military Park
  90. What did one Union flag say to the other flag?… Nothing. It waved!
  91. What did one Confederate flag say to the other flag?… Nothing. It waved!
  92. What did the Confederate flag say to the Union flag?… Nothing. It waved!
  93. Who rode a dog and was a confederate general during the American Civil War?… Robert E Flea!
  94. Where did the General Lee put his armies?… In his sleeveis. (get it his sleeves)?
  95. Where did the General Grant put his armies?… In his sleeveis. (get it his sleeves)?
  96. Never take a victory for Grant-ed.
  97. Teacher: Abraham Lincoln had to walk 8 miles to so school. Student: He should have gotten up earlier and taken the bus like everyone else.