Foundations of the United States
The fourth of July is the celebration of the signing of which foundational US Document?
Declaration of Independence
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What US holiday marks a coming-together event between pilgrims and natives?
Thanksgiving
What is the capital of Kansas?
Topeka
What sports does Mr. Dester coach at Westridge?
Cross Country and Basketball
From which country did the United States declare their independence?
Great Britain
How long is a presidents term AND how many terms can a president serve?
4 years. 2 Terms
The United States fought the War of 1812 against which European nation?
Great Britain
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Which teacher at Westridge is related to Mr. Dester?
Ms. Wisdom (cousin)
What century (i.e 1300s, 800s, 2000s) was the US founded in?
1700s
OR
18th century
Which president is known as the "Great Emancipator" and led the United States through the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
The United States purchased a large plot of land in 1803- the Louisiana Purchase- from which European nation?
France
Which continent does the United States belong to?
North America
Which former U.S. President is the same height as Mr. Dester?
Abraham Lincoln
Before the U.S. Constitution, the United States used which of the following foundational documents as the framework for the government?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Bill of Rights
C. Articles of Confederation
D. Federalist Papers
C. Articles of Confederation
47 (I will also accept 45 because of Grover Cleveland and Donald Trump)
Name any 5 of the 13 original Colonies
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maryland, Connecticut
What is the northernmost state in the United States?
What is the southernmost state in the United States?
North - Alaska
South - Hawaii
How many siblings does Mr. Dester have?
6
5 sisters and 1 brother
Which foundational document has been amended 27 times and sets up the modern US Government?
Constitution
Which of the following branches is the US President a part of?
Branches: Executive (enforces the laws), Legislative (makes the laws), Judicial (interprets the laws)
Executive (enforces the laws)
What year did the United States drop the Atomic bombs on Japan at Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
1945
Which three states make up the "west coast" region of the United States?
California
Oregon
Washington
What school did Mr. Dester teach at before Westridge?
Topeka West