People
He was childless himself, but came to be known as the Father of America.
George Washington
This largest river in the U.S. begins in Minnesota.
Mississippi
The Battle of Vicksburg took place in this war.
Civil War
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
This state is farthest west.
Alaska
He is often called the Father of the Constitution.
James Madison
This is the longest river in the U.S.
Missouri
This state was the first to ratify the Constitution.
Delaware
In what year was the Constitution signed?
1787
This state is farthest east.
Alaska
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
Mt. Rushmore is in this state.
S. Dakota
What was discovered in 1848 at Sutter's Mill in northern CA?
Gold
In what year did the Civil War end?
1865
This state is farthest south.
Hawaii
He is the only American to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Benjamin Franklin
The state capital, whose name means "Red Stick," is in this state.
Louisiana
He is credited with inventing the moving assembly line.
Henry Ford
In what year did World War I end?
1918
This state contain the geographical center of the U.S.
Kansas
The four families that have had more than one member serve as President of the U.S.
Adams, Harrison, Roosevelt and Bush.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is in this state, which has produced 8 U.S. presidents.
Ohio
He is credited with inventing the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell
In what year did the Vietnam War end?
1975
Alaska and Texas are the two largest states in square miles. Which state is third?
California