Early Colonization
Which country established the first permanent European settlement in the U.S.?
Spain (St. Augustine, 1565)
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
For religious freedom
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What treaty officially ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
What is the highest-grossing superhero movie of all time?
Avengers: Endgame
What was the first permanent English colony in America?
Jamestown (1607)
What was the name of the Pilgrims' ship?
The Mayflower
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What land did the U.S. gain as a result of the war?
Territory stretching to the Mississippi River
What popular TV show is about a chemistry teacher who turns into a drug dealer?
Breaking Bad
What was the main goal of the Virginia Company?
To make a profit through gold and trade
What agreement did the Pilgrims create for self-government?
The Mayflower Compact
Who was the King of Britain during the war?
King George III
What was one major problem the U.S. faced after independence?
A weak central government under the Articles of Confederation
What artist performed at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show?
Rihanna
What crop helped Jamestown survive and become profitable?
Tobacco
Who helped the Pilgrims survive by teaching them farming techniques?
Squanto
What American diplomat negotiated the Treaty of Paris?
Benjamin Franklin
How did the revolution impact other countries?
It inspired revolutions in France and Latin America
What American fast-food chain is known for its golden arches?
McDonald's
What was the "headright system"?
A system where colonists received land for bringing indentured servants to America
When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Fall of 1621
Who was the British general that surrendered at Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
What was one economic effect of the war on the U.S.?
War debts and inflation
What is the longest-running animated TV show in U.S. history?
The Simpsons