Commonly Known
What is the national bird of the U.S.?
Bald Eagle
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia, aka "The Birthplace of America"
If someone requests your "John Hancock", what are they referring to?
Your signature
What are the three branches of U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What event officially brought the U.S. into World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor (12/7/41)
Which four presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln
What song contains the lyrics “for amber waves of grain”?
"America the Beautiful"
Settled in 1607, what was the name of the first American colony?
Jamestown, VA
During the Gilded Age, who was the richest American and the country’s first billionaire?
John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil
Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.?
The 13th Amendment
The Sons of Liberty held this famous protest in 1773.
The Boston Tea Party
What’s the longest river in the U.S.?
Which type of alcohol is distinctive to the United States?
Kentucky bourbon
A major hub of the American Revolution, you can walk the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail to see historic sites like the Paul Revere House and the Old North Church in this city.
Boston, MA
Which U.S. president is credited with creating the world's most famous and beloved children's stuffed toy?
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. During a 1902 hunting trip, he famously refused to shoot a cornered, tethered bear. Political cartoonists immortalized the moment, and a toy maker soon after created the "Teddy Bear" in his honor.
What important federal health insurance programs did Lyndon B. Johnson sign into law in 1965?
Medicaid and Medicare
What was the name of the radio addresses delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933-1944 that became a source of hope and security for Americans during the Great Depression?
Fireside Chats
Who were the first residents of the White House?
John and Abigail Adams
What is the national mammal of the U.S.?
The American bison
Considered one of the world’s largest living history museums, effectively functioning as a huge outdoor theatrical stage, this 301-acre historic district is within the state known for being the 1st of the original 13 colonies.
Colonial Williamsburg
Who are the only two non-presidents who appear on our currency?
Alexander Hamilton ($10)
Benjamin Franklin ($100)
Lasting 4 years, this is widely regarded as the biggest and most defining event in U.S. history; Over 620,000 lives were lost, mostly to disease
American Civil War
The U.S. Secret Service was not formally tasked with protecting the president until 1901, following what event?
The assassination of President William McKinley
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What city made the original casting of the Liberty Bell in 1752?
London, England
In its early years, the bell was used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens to public meetings and proclamations.
Which president founded the United States Secret Service?
Abraham Lincoln, on the exact same date of his assassination! Ironically however, it was not originally created to protect the president but rather to combat counterfeiting of U.S. currency.
What does the U.S.’s motto “E pluribus unum” mean?
Out of many, one