The American Revolution
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What state is the Grand Canyon in?
Arizona
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt
Who was the first woman to make a million dollars in the United States?
Madame C.J. Walker
How old does a person have to be to vote?
18
In what city did American colonists famously dump an entire shipment of East India Company tea into the harbor?
Boston, Massachusetts
What is the smallest state in terms of land area?
Rhode Island
This is where the ball drops on New Year's Eve, ringing in a fresh start. Name that famous town center.
Times Square
Which famous American led the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
How many terms is a president allowed to serve?
Two
Who is best known for his midnight ride alerting the colonial militia to the approach of British forces?
Paul Revere
What state has the longest freshwater shoreline?
Michigan
This natural water landmark in New York is shared with Canada
Niagara Falls
Who was the first person to step foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What are the three branches of the United States government?
Judicial Branch, Executive Branch, and Legislative Branch
Which intellectual movement is associated with the American Revolution?
The Enlightenment
What is the biggest state in terms of land area?
Alaska
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from which country?
France
Levi Strauss and his partner invented pants that are worn in every country today. What were they?
Blue Jeans
How many senators are there in the senate?
100
Where did Washington and his army spend the winter of 1777-78?
Valley Forge
The United States bought Alaska from which country?
Russia
What is the strip of museums, landmarks, and government buildings in Washington D.C. called?
The National Mall (The Mall)
She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Amelia Earhart
Who decides a tie in the senate?
The Vice President