SYMBOLS of the USA
FAMOUS PLACES
HOLIDAYS and TRADITIONS
Early History, expansion and Civil War
CAPITAL of the USA
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What symbolises the Statue of Liberty today?
Freedom and democracy.
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What is the hottest place in the USA?
Death Valley
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When was the first Thanksgiving?
In 1621.
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What date did the first pilgrims get to America?
On 6th September, 1620.
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What is the capital of the USA?
Washington DC.
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What year did France give the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
In 1886
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Where can you find the tallest redwood tree?
In Redwood Forests.
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When was published the Declaration of Independence?
On 4th July, 1776. 
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What happened in the first winter pilgrims were in America?
The winter was very cold and 45 people died.
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Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams. 
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How many pieces was the statue divided to send it to New York?
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What year did the Grand Canyon become a national park?
In 1919.
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What did the pilgrims do on the first Thanksgiving and why?
The pilgrims invited the Native Americans to have a big meal and celebrate their first successful harvest.
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How many colonies were there at the beginning in the USA?
13 colonies.
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What is the Oval Office?
The president’s official office.
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What does the flag of the USA symbolise?
The 13 stripes represent the original colonies and the 50 stars represent the states of the USA.
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How long and how wide is the Grand Canyon?
It is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
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What do Americans usually eat on Thanskgiving? (3 or more
Turkey, yams, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce.
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What president could abolish slavery?
Abraham Lincoln.
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How many rooms and bathrooms are there in the White House?
132 rooms and 35 bathrooms.
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Why was the bald eagle the official emblem of the US?
Because it symbolised beauty, strength and long life.
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What happened to Roger Woodward in 1960 in the Niagara River?
He fell into the water and was the only person to survive with only a life jacket.
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How do Americans celebrate the Independence Day? (3 or more)
They celebrate it with picnics and barbecues. In the evening, there are concerts and firework displays.
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Why did the Civil War start?
Because states in the north wanted to abolish slavery and states in the south wanted to have slaves.
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Can the president’s family entertain in the White House? Why?
Yes, because the White House has got a bowling alley, a tennis court, a swimming pool, a cinema and a jogging track.