Early America
This is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620.
The Mayflower
He was the very first President of the United States and his face is on the one-dollar bill.
George Washington
This majestic bird is the national symbol of the United States.
Bald Eagle
He didn't discover electricity, but he famously flew a kite in a thunderstorm and invented the lightning rod.
Benjamin Franklin
This is the current total number of stars on the American flag, one for each state.
50
These people were already living in America long before the European explorers arrived.
These people were already living in America long before the European explorers arrived.
He was the 16th president, wore a tall top hat, and helped end slavery during the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln
This giant green statue in New York was a gift from France and welcomes people to America.
Statue of Liberty
These two brothers became famous for building and flying the world's first successful airplane.
The Wright Brothers
This is the capital city of the United States, where the President lives.
Washington DC
This is the holiday first celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans to give thanks for a good harvest.
Thanksgiving
She refused to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama, helping to start the Civil Rights Movement.
Rosa Parks
Americans celebrate the nation's birthday on this summer date.
Fourth of July
Though he didn't invent it from scratch, he made the lightbulb practical and long-lasting so everyone could use it.
Thomas Edison
This is the name of the building where the President lives and works.
The White House
There were this many original American colonies that fought for independence from Great Britain.
13
He gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech, dreaming of a world where all children are treated equally.
Martin Luther King Jr.
This famous bell in Philadelphia has a giant crack in it and represents freedom.
Liberty Bell
This scientist discovered over 300 uses for peanuts, including shaving cream and ink (but not peanut butter!).
George Washington Carver
This state is made up entirely of islands and was the 50th state to join the USA.
Hawaii
To protest a tax on their favorite morning drink, colonists threw crates of it into the ocean during this famous "Party" in Boston.
Boston Tea Party
Legend says she sewed the very first American flag with a circle of 13 stars.
Betsy Ross
This is the name of the official song of the United States, written about a battle during the War of 1812.
Star Bangled Banner
He invented the Model T car and changed the world by using an "assembly line" to build them super fast.
Henry Ford
This is the largest state in America by size, famous for being cold, snowy, and having lots of wildlife.
Alaska