Geography
Geography
Symbols / Holidays
100

▪ Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

100

California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas

Name one state that borders Mexico.

100

▪ because there were 13 original colonies ▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

200

▪ Pacific (Ocean)

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

200

▪ Washington, D.C

What is the capital of the United States?*

200

▪ because there is one star for each state ▪ because each star represents a state ▪ because there are 50 states

Why does the flag have 50 stars?*

300

▪ Atlantic (Ocean)

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

300

▪ New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]

Where is the Statue of Liberty?*

300

▪ The Star-Spangled Banner

What is the name of the national anthem?

400

▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam

Name one U.S. territory.

400

▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas

Name two national U.S. holidays.

500

Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska

Name one state that borders Canada.

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