Land of the Free
What is the national animal of the Untied States of America?
The Bald Eagle
Who was named, the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
The 50 stars on the American Flag stand for the 50 States, but what do the 13 stripes stand for?
The original 13 colonies
What state left their own state during the Civil War?
West Virginia
What is Texas' nickname?
The Lone Star State
What is the National Mall?
It is an iconic, landscaped national park located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. It serves as a major hub for American history, culture, and civic life.
Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first American Flag, though historians debate her exact role?
Betsy Ross
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A document stating the reasons for the 13 colonies for leaving Great Britain, written by Thomas Jefferson.
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
The Statue of Liberty
What landmark is directly across from the Lincoln Memorial?
The Washington Monument
What famous quote did John Adams' wife write to him when he was helping to write the Constitution?
"Remember the ladies."
The original 13 stripes on the American flag represent the original colonies, but can you name the number of red and white stripes?
7 red and 6 white
What years did the Civil War start and end?
1860-1865
Why is there North Dakoda and South Dakoda? Or North and South Carolina? Or Virginia and West Virginia???
NO ONE KNOWS PEOPLE ARE JUST LAZY
What is the Liberty Bell?
Located in Pennsylvania, this bell was rung to announce the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Who were the first 5 presidents, in order, from 1st to 5th?
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison.
BONUS QUESTION! John Adams was the only president that was NOT from Virginia. Where was he from?
ANSWER: Massachusetts
What famous quote did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped into the surface of the moon?
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
What is the battle of Antietam?
This was the single, bloodiest day in American military history, fought in December 1862 during the Civil War.
What active volcano erupted on May 18, 1980, blowing its top off?
Mount St. Helens
Where did Abraham Lincoln die?
In the Petersen house in Washington D.C. (a boarding house across the street from Ford's Theatre).
Who saved the portrait of George Washington when the British burned the White House in 1814?
Dolley Madison
Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
BONUS QUESTION! How many essays did each of the authors write?
Hamilton:51
Jay:5
Madison:29
Who was the president that issued an executive order telling the military to abolish discrimination and segregation in the armed forces on July 26, 1948, despite objection from the Pentagon?
Harry S. Truman
What is the swampy wilderness at the southern tip of Florida that is also the only place where both alligators and crocodiles coexist in the wild?
The Everglades