American History
America was formerly a colony of....
The UK / Great Britain
Which holiday do we celebrate around the end of November?
Thanksgiving
Where does Derek live in the US?
What is Derek's sister's name?
Elise
Nashville has a building that looks like Batman.
True (that's why we call it the Batman building)
Originally, how many colonies / states were there?
13
What kinds of food do Americans eat for breakfast?
Eggs, Bacon, Toast, Pancakes, Waffles, Orange Juice, Hashbrowns, etc.
Which state was Derek born in?
Colorado Springs, Colorado
What is Derek's dog's name?
Maeby
At the top of Pikes Peak, there is a restaurant that makes donuts.
True (and they taste amazing!)
When was the Declaration of Independence written?
July 4, 1776
How many cents are in a dime?
10
What does Derek grow in his garden?
Grapes and Chickens
What grade does Derek's dad teach?
False (It's Raising Cane's! I don't like Chick-Fil-A.)
Our first president was...
George Washington
What is the biggest state? (by size, not population)
Alaska (not Texas!)
What is Derek's favorite dessert?
Raspberry Pie
Where does Derek's sister live?
Chicago, Illinois
Derek went to a new school with a big library when he turned 14.
False (most students go to new schools at 14, but I went to the same one K-12)
Name 3 states that were originally British colonies.
New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Which state is Washington DC in?
None of them! It's it's own federal territory! (Kind of like Madrid)
Where in South Carolina does Derek like to visit?
Hilton Head
What other language does Derek's grandfather speak?
French
The largest gas station in the world sells art in the bathrooms, as well as beef jerky and homemade tortillas.
True