U.S. History
In what year will American celebrate its 250th birthday?
2026.
What bird is the national symbol of the United States?
The eagle.
How many states are in the United States?
Fifty (50).
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington.
Write down as many of the original 13 colonies as your team can think of.
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.
What holiday celebrates American Independence?
The 4th of July.
How many stripes are on the American flag?
Thirteen (13).
What is the Capital of Missouri?
Jefferson City.
Which Founding Father flew a kite during a storm experiment?
Benjamin Franklin.
What war was fought between the North and the South?
The Civil War.
What do the stars on the American flag represent?
The fifty states.
What mountain features four presidential faces?
Mt. Rushmore.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What document starts with "We the People"?
The Preamble to the Constitution
The Statue of Liberty.
What is the largest state in America (by square miles).
Which Founding Father appears on the $100 bill?
Benjamin Franklin.
What document did Abraham Lincoln sign that put an end to slavery?
The Emancipation Proclamation.
Who wrote the American national anthem?
Francis Scott Key.
This structure is known as the "Gateway to the West".
The St. Louis Arch / The Gateway Arch.
What year did the founding fathers sign the Constitution of the United States of America?
1776.