American Musicians
This famous American singer, known as the "King of Rock and Roll," had hits like "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Hound Dog."
Who is Elvis Presley?
This national park, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is known for its geysers, including Old Faithful.
What is Yellowstone?
This iconic American author wrote "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
Who is Mark Twain?
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The 35th president of the United States, he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in 1963.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
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This island chain in the Pacific Ocean is a U.S. state known for its volcanic landscapes and diverse marine life.
What are the Hawaiian Islands?
The Experience trio led by this guitarist headlined Woodstock.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
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This New York City landmark was completed in 1886 and was a gift from France.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
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This American inventor is best known for inventing the light bulb.
Who is Thomas Edison?
This infamous event in American history occurred on October 29, 1929.
What is the Stock Market Crash?
The first successful English settlement in North America was founded in 1607 in this present-day state.
What is Virginia?
This singer starred in The Bodyguard and won album of the year for the soundtrack.
Who is Whitney Houston?
Located in South Dakota, this historical landmark is a national memorial honoring Native American leaders and culture, particularly the Lakota Sioux.
What is Crazy Horse Memorial?
He was the first American President to appear on television?
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This 1972 scandal centered around a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
What is the Watergate scandal?
The tallest mountain in North America, located in Alaska, bears this name.
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What is Denali?
This influential singer-songwriter, known for his protest songs like "Blowin' in the Wind," was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Who is Bob Dylan?
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The Gateway to the West.
What is the Gateway Arch?
This author wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and became a classic of modern American literature.
Who is Harper Lee?
This 1964 event involved reported attacks on U.S. Navy ships by North Vietnamese forces, leading to increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
What is the Gulf of Tonkin incedent?
This lake, located in Oregon, is the deepest lake in the United States and known for its clear blue waters and volcanic origins.
What is Crater Lake?
This singer-songwriter, known for her introspective lyrics and hits like "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason," passed away in 1997.
Who is Tracy Chapman?
This Arizona landmark is a unique rock formation known for its wave-like structure, formed by wind erosion over millions of years.
What is the Wave?
He was first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympics. Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, he won two Olympic gold medals in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He also played professional football, baseball, and basketball.
Who is Jim Thorpe?
This 1980 event saw the eruption of a volcano in Washington state, resulting in the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history.
What is the eruption of Mount St. Helens?
This island off the coast of Massachusetts is known for its isolation and former use as a leper colony.
What is Martha's Vineyard?