General Facts
What is the capital of the USA?
Washington, D.C.
What colors are on the flag US flag?
Red, white, and blue.
What is the largest city in the USA?
New York City
Who was the first president of the USA?
George Washington
When was the USA founded?
1776
How many states are there in the USA?
50
How many stars are on the flag?
50 stars
Which river is the longest in the USA?
The Mississippi river
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
A civil rights leader
What war ended slavery in the USA?
The Civil War
What is the national language?
English
What does the bald eagle symbolize?
Freedom
What ocean is on the east coast of the USA?
The Atlantic ocean
Who is the current president?
Donald Trump
Who did the USA gain independence from?
Great Britain
What is the population of the USA (approx.)?
About 330 million
What is the national anthem called?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Name one US desert
Mojave/Sonoran
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What is the largest state by area?
Alaska
What is the Statue of Liberty holding?
A torch and a hook
What mountains are in the west?
The Rocky Mountains
Name a famous American inventor
Thomas Edison/Benjamin Franklin
What event happened on September 11, 2001
Terrorist attacks