Founding Fathers
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What holiday do Americans celebrate on July 4?
Independence Day
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
How many states are there?
50
Name the three colors on the American flag
Red
White
Blue
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence says all people are created ______.
Equal
How many stripes are on the flag?
13
What is the largest state?
Alaska
True or False
The Liberty Bell is in Pennsylvania
True
True or False
Benjamin Franklin was one of the oldest men to sign the Declaration of Independence.
True (70 years old)
Name ONE freedom protected by the First Amendment.
Possible answers:
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
What is American's national bird?
Bald Eagle
What is the smallest state?
Rhode Island
What song begins with the words:
"Oh, say can you see..."
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who is often called the "Father of the Constiution"?
James Madison
From what country did America declare independence?
Great Britain
What famous statue welcomes visitors arriving by sea?
Statue of Liberty
Which state is famous for potatoes?
Idaho
Who lives in the White House?
The President and their family
How many colonies became the first states?
13
True or False
The Consitution and the Declaration of Independence are the same document.
False
What do the stars on the flag represent?
The 50 states
Can you name all four states that begin with the letter A?
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
What mountain has four presidents carved into it?