Early American Colonies
Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in America?
Jamestown
Who was the 16th President of the United States?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What year did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain?
1776
What statue, located in New York Harbor, symbolizes freedom and democracy?
Statue of Liberty
What was the name of the first self-governing colony in America, founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?
Plymouth Colony
Which U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Which event led to the colonists protesting "no taxation without representation"?
Stamp Act
Which event brought the United States into World War II?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
What famous bell, located in Philadelphia, is a symbol of American independence?
Liberty Bell
Which colony was founded by the Puritans and became a major center for religious freedom in the 1600s?
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Who was the 44th President of the United States?
Barack Obama
What famous document did the Continental Congress adopt in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
What year did the Civil War end?
1865
What is the famous national park located in Wyoming, known for its geysers and hot springs?
Yellowstone National Park
Which colony was known for being a haven for Catholics and was founded by Lord Baltimore?
Maryland
Who was the first President to live in the White House?
John Adams
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolution?
George Washington
What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
Mayflower
What is the national anthem of the United States?
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
What was the name of the agreement the Pilgrims signed before landing at Plymouth, promising to govern themselves?
The Mayflower Compact
Who was the U.S. President during the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
Thomas Jefferson
What treaty officially ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States' independence?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
In what year did the United States land on the moon for the first time?
1969
What building in Washington, D.C., is home to the U.S. Congress?
The U.S Capitol