Colonial America
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812
▪ Mexican-American War
▪ Civil War
▪ Spanish-American War
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
▪ World War I
▪ World War II
▪ Korean War
▪ Vietnam War
▪ (Persian) Gulf War
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri and Mississippi
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
For each of the original 13 colonies
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fight for women's rights
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
(There are 3 answers)
Germany, Italy, Japan
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Who wrote the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
Francis Scott Key
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
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What invention by Eli Whitney greatly increased the efficiency of separating cotton fibers from seeds?
The Cotton Gin
What attack brought the United States into World War II?
Pearl Harbor
What colony was founded by William Penn?
What building is featured on the back of the $20 bill?
The White House
Name 4 of the original American colonies
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia
Who was President of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What conflict describes the rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union after WWII?
The Cold War
What city was the Confederate capital during the Civil War?
Richmond, VA
What is the national mammal of the United States?
The American Bison