American Firsts
He became the first President of the United States
Who is George Washington?
The first ten amendments are known by this name
What is the Bill of Rights?
He is often called the "Father of the Constitution."
Who is James Madison?
The capital of New York
What is Albany?
The Fourth of July celebrates this event from 1776.
What is American independence from Great Britain?
This was the first state to ratify the Constitution
What is Delaware?
This branch of government interprets the laws.
What is the Judicial Branch?
He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The capital of Texas
What is Austin?
This patriotic song often begins with "O say can you see..."
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
This president became the first to live in the White House
Who is John Adams?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the First Amendment?
His large signature on the Declaration became legendary.
Who is John Hancock?
The capital of Louisiana shares its name with a red stick in French.
What is Baton Rouge?
This sporting tradition often includes hot dog eating contests on Independence Day.
What is competitive eating (or the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest)?
This state was the first to enter the Union after the original 13 colonies.
What is Vermont?
Ratified in 1920, this amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the Nineteenth Amendment?
This Founding Father famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
This state's capital is Montpelier, the smallest state capital by population in the U.S.
What is Vermont?
This event in New York is famous for its large Independence Day fireworks over the East River.
What is the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks?
She became the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the Thirteenth Amendment?
He was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence and famously said they must all "hang together".
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This capital of Alaska is one of the only U.S. state capitals that cannot be reached by road.
What is Juneau?
This tradition includes ringing bells in remembrance of independence, inspired by the Liberty Bell.
What is bell ringing?