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What country did the American colonies declare independence from?
Great Britain
What is the supreme law of the United States?
The Constitution
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which American leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What bird is the national symbol of the United States?
Bald eagle
What document announced that the colonies were free from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many states are in the United States?
50
What famous American symbol stands in New York Harbor?
The Statue of Liberty
In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What city served as the first U.S. capital under the Constitution?
New York City
Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Which president is pictured on the one-dollar bill?
George Washington
What war was fought between the American colonies and Great Britain?
The American Revolutionary War
What three words begin the U.S. Constitution?
"We the People"
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
Which ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Which president is featured on the five-dollar bill?
Abraham Lincoln
Which president was known as the "Great Emancipator" for his role in ending slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
Which president made the Louisiana Purchase, greatly expanding the size of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
What do the 13 stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
The original 13 colonies
Which ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What river is one of the major rivers forming part of the border between Texas and Mexico?
Rio Grande