American Sports
What 1 sports game has the most people watching in the United States?
The Super Bowl
What is one of the most popular costumes on Halloween?
Many correct answers: witch, ghost, monster, etc.
Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
To remember to protect the planet.
When did the United States become a country (+/- 5 years)?
1776
Where is Andrew from?
New York City?
Name three vocabulary words related to baseball.
Many correct answers: Outs, Runs, Pitch, Throw, Hit, Bat, Home Run, etc.
What holiday do Americans celebrate by eating turkey?
Thanksgiving
Name three of the ten plagues.
Frogs, Flies, Lice, Blood in the Nile, Death of Livestock, Locusts, Skin Disease, Darkness, Raining Fire and Hail, Death of Firstborn Son.
What year did women win the right to vote in the USA?
1920
True or False: Barcelona is Andrew's favorite city in Spain.
False! Santiago! (obviously)
What are the three most popular sports in the USA?
Football, basketball, baseball
He fought against racial inequality and for civil rights.
Why are labor unions (syndicatos) important?
Many correct answers.
What do we call the decade before the Great Depression?
The Roaring Twenties
How old is Andrew? (+/- 1 year)
23 years old.
What team does Lionel Messi play for?
Inter Miami
What are two popular (non-turkey) traditions for Thanksgiving?
Say what you are thankful for, play football, eat dinner with family, watch football, watch the parade, etc.
What year did man first walk on the moon? (exact year)
1969.
What was the Gold Rush?
People going to California in 1849-1855 to look for gold.
What is Andrew going to do next year?
Teach American history to 11th graders (1Bach).
Who is Jackie Robinson? Why is he important?
Jackie Robinson was the first Black professional baseball player in 1947.
Name three famous women from American history and say why they are famous.
Many correct answers.
How is The Last Supper (La Última Cena) connected to Jewish holidays.
It was a seder (dinner celebrating Passover).
How many people live in the United States today? (+/- 10%)
~350 million (315-385 million)
Who are these people? [see photos]
Andrew's parents, brothers, and girlfriend.