Texas Geography
What does the abbreviation DFW stand for?
Dallas-Ft.Worth
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Which continent is the U.S. apart of?
North America
What country did America used to be a part of?
England or Britain or Great Britain
Who was America's first president?
George Washington
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
How many states are in the United States?
50
How many continents are on Earth?
7
What is the name of the war that America fought against the British starting in 1775
Revolutionary War
This president purchased the Louisiana Territory.
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the lake down the road from Gaston Middle School?
White Rock Lake
What is the name of the tallest mountains in the U.S.?
The Rocky Mountains
What country has the highest population on Earth?
China
What was the deal called when the U.S. bought the Louisiana Territory
Louisiana Purchase
This person before becoming president was the General of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War
George Washington
What is the most populated city in Texas?
Houston
What is the name of the longest river in the U.S.?
The Mississippi River
What country can say it is the largest on Earth?
Russia
The 1st Amendment gives us 5 freedoms. Give me at least 3 of them
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Petition
This person was the 2nd president of the United States.
John Adams
What is the name of the body of water that acts as a natural border between Mexico and Texas?
The Rio Grande
What two countries does America share its borders with?
Canada and Mexico
What is the name of the world's largest continent?
Asia
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
This person supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, founded the Federalist party and wanted to create a national bank.
Alexander Hamilton