American History
When did the United States gain it's independence?
July 4th, 1776
How many amendments compose of the Bill of Rights?
10
By total area, what is the largest state in the country?
Alaska
Who does Lebron James currently play for?
Lakers
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O
How many original colonies were there?
13
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
What is the longest river in the country?
Mississippi River
Who is the all time home run leader?
Barry Bonds
How many planets are in the solar system?
8
Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
How many Supreme Court Justices are there currently?
9
What is the tallest mountain on Earth?
Mount Everest or Mauna Kea
What team did Michael Jordan win his championships with?
Bulls
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What major event impacted the US in the 1930s?
Great Depression.
If the President and VP cannot serve who becomes the President?
Speaker of the House
What is the population of the United States?
300-350 Million
What are the four major sports in the US?
Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey
What is the process used by plants to convert sunlight into food?
Photosynthesis
What year did the US land on the moon to win the space race?
1969
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
What are the three mountain ranges in the US?
Appalachian, Rocky, Sierra Nevada
What two teams have six Super Bowl wins?
How far is the sun from the Earth?
93 Million Miles