Nifty 250’s
The country that the US declared independence from on July 4, 1776.
What is Great Britain?
The United States has more of these protected natural areas than any other country, including Yellowstone and Yosemite.
What are national parks?
After the Watergate Scandal, this President resigned from office on August 9, 1974.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This European country's flag features three vertical stripes in the order blue, white, and red.
What is France?
In January of 1776, this pamphlet by Thomas Paine was published.
What is “Common Sense?”
Hollywood has helped make the United States the world's leader in this industry.
What are movies? (or "What is film production?")
The phrase, “Ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country,” was made famous by this President.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This frozen treat is often layered with cherry, vanilla, and blue raspberry flavors and is a Fourth of July favorite.
What is a Bomb Pop?
This mammal, often found on safaris, typically plateaus in growth at 250 pounds.
What is a lioness?
From cheddar to mozzarella, the United States is one of the world's largest producers of this dairy product.
What is cheese?
This person was the first President to be impeached.
Who is Andrew Johnson?
What is a barber pole (barbershop)?
The Observation Tower at this gorge offers views from 250 feet high.
What is Niagara Falls?
With 28 Olympic medals, including 23 golds, this U.S. swimmer is the most decorated Olympian of all time.
Who is Michael Phelps?
This person was the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms in office as the 22nd and 24th president.
Who is Grover Cleveland?
Nicknamed the "meatball," this round red, white, and blue insignia was designed in 1959 and later appeared on rockets, spacecraft, and astronauts' uniforms.
What is NASA?
This national monument is double the height of 250 feet.
What is the Washington Monument?
The United States has produced more winners of these prestigious international awards than any other country—even though one president is still waiting for his.
What are Nobel Prizes?
This President played professional football for the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers before his political career.
Who is Gerald Ford?
The U.S. flag has officially had this many different versions since 1777.
What is 27?