General US Knowledge
How many states are there in the USA?
50
What was the most important cause for the American Civil War?
Slavery
What do we call the conflict between the USA and USSR from the 1950s to the 1980s?
The Cold War
Give two good things and bad things about social media.
Many correct answers.
Where is Andrew from?
New York City?
What holiday do Americans celebrate by eating turkey?
Thanksgiving
What was the name of the event where people went to California to look for gold?
The Gold Rush (fiebre del oro)
What year (exactly) did the United States first land on the moon?
1969.
After which major attack was ICE created?
9/11
True or False: Barcelona is Andrew's favorite city in Spain.
False! Santiago! (obviously)
What year did the United States win independence? (+/- 5 years)
1776
What were two reasons that helped the Industrial Revolution happen in the USA?
Growing population, New technologies, Natural resources, Factories, Division of Labor, Transportation, Communication
True or False: The USA entered World War 1 in 1914.
False. The USA did not enter until 1917
What day did the current war between Israel and Palestine start?
Oct. 7, 2023 (but it's more complicated)
How old is Andrew? (+/- 1 year)
23 years old.
What document created the earliest laws and system of government for the United States?
The Constitution.
What major war did the USA fight from 1861-1865?
The American Civil War.
What major Hawaiian navy base was bombed by a Japanese surprise attack in 1941, forcing the USA to join World War 2?
Pearl Harbor.
What are two reasons why Trump is popular with many Americans?
Many correct answers
What is Andrew going to do next year?
Teach American history to 11th graders (1Bach).
How many presidents have there been in American history? (+/- 5%)
47 (45-49)
What set of Pacific islands did the US take as a territory in 1898? (They would later become the last state to join the USA.)
Hawai'i
In WW2, which countries were the Allies and which were the Axis?
Allies: USA, USSR, UK
Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan
In what year did Israel become a country (+/- 5 years)?
1948
Who are these people? [see photos]
Andrew's parents, brothers, and girlfriend.