Geography 100
Name ONE state that borders Canada.
New York
Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
Washington, D.C.
Who appoints Federal judges?
The President
What is Independence Day?
The country's birthday
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
Who was President during World War I?
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Who elects U.S. senators?
the citizens of a state
What is Veterans Day?
a holiday to honor soldiers for their military service
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California+
What did Susan B Anthony do?
What does the President's cabinet do?
advises the President
How can people become U.S. citizens?
naturalize
Name THREE national U.S. holidays.
(many answers)
Name ONE of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
said the U.S. was free from Great Britain
What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name ONE.
general in World War II
What is Memorial Day?
a holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
Name ONE U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
What is ONE reason colonists came to America?
freedom
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
James Madison is famous for many things. Name ONE.
writer of the Federalist Papers
The nation's first motto was: E Pluribus Unum. What does that mean?
Out of Many, One