States
Name one other country besides Great Britain that had colonies in North America at one time?
Netherlands, France, Spain
What president is known as the "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
Presidents Day in February celebrates the birthdays of which two presidents?
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
What is the smallest state?
Rhode Island
How many colonies were there at the time of the war of independence against Great Britain?
13
What president was born in Kentucky?
Abraham Lincoln
What African-American leader of the civil rights movement is celebrated in January?
Martin Luther King
What state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
Florida
What city was the first capital of the US during its war of independence?
Philadelphia
What president was first famous as a movie actor?
Ronald Reagan
What city is famous for hosting the largest celebration of the Mardi Gras festival?
New Orleans
What state is known as the "Lone Star State"?
Texas
Benjamin Franklin was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. Name one other thing he is famous for.
Scientist, publisher, postmaster general, established first public library
Who was president during both the Great Depression and World War II, the only president elected more than two times?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
On what city colors its river green for St Patrick's day
Chicago
Which is largest state in terms of size?
Alaska
During what war was the Star Spangled banner composed and the White House burned?
War of 1812
What president was born in Hawaii?
Barack Obama
What "birthday" does the US celebrate today? (How old is the US?)
243 years