History
Where did the Salem Witch Trials take place?
Salem, Massachusetts
In which state does the Indy 500 take place?
Indiana
What is the largest U.S. territory (not state)?
For which candidate did New York State vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election?
Vice President Kamala Harris
What was the first state?
Delaware (1787)
What was the 50th (and last) state to become part of the US?
Hawai'i
The tradition of Thanksgiving began in which state?
Massachusetts
Which of these states is not in the Northeast:
New York, Connecticut, Mississippi, or Massachusetts?
Mississippi
Which war divided the US in two different countries from 1861 - 1865?
The American Civil War
Which state has the longest coastline?
Alaska
What is the name of the path people took to migrate to the West in the 19th century?
The Oregon Trail
Which state is heavily influenced by Cajun (French Canadian) culture?
Louisiana
What is the longest river in North America?
(Hint: it has the same name as one of the states we learned about)
The Mississippi River
What are the two cultural regions of New York State?
Upstate and downstate
Which state was Vice President Kamala Harris born in?
California
Harvard University was founded in which state?
Massachusetts
Name three foods that we eat on Thanksgiving in the US.
Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, apple pie, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, etc
Which state has the most dramatic temperature changes?
Montana
Name two swing states in the 2024 US elections.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia
What is the smallest state in the US?
Rhode Island
Name two of the dangers that could cause death on the Oregon Trail.
Measles, cholera, drowning, dysentery, starvation, exposure, typhoid fever, rattlesnake bites, gun-related accidents
What is the name of the religious community from Pennsylvania that doesn't use any modern technology?
Amish
What is the deepest lake in the US?
(Hint: it's in Oregon)
Crater Lake
Which is the poorest state in the US?
Mississippi
Which state was Elle born in? (Hint: It's not New York)
Minnesota