Lorry in British English is ___________ in American English
Truck
100
What famous fast-food chain opened in California?
Mcdonald's
100
At what holiday are many children visited by a bunny that leaves baskets of candy?
Easter
100
George Washington is called the "________ of Our Country"
Father
100
What number president was Abraham Lincoln?
16th
200
Holiday in British English is ____________ in American English
Vacation
200
This bridge is famous for it's red-orange color, which you can see through the fog
The Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco)
200
At what holiday do children dress up in scary and funny costumes and ask their neighbors for candy?
Halloween
200
George Washington was the Commander of the military during which war?
The American Revolution or the Revolutionary War
200
Abraham Lincoln is most famous for being our president during what war?
The Civil War
300
Cookies in American English is ____________ in British English
Biscuits
300
The most popular beach in California is in Los Angeles. What is the name of this beach?
Venice Beach
300
At what holiday do people play tricks and pranks on one another, to celebrate the first day of the month?
April Fool's
300
What did George Washington do with his slaves after he died?
He wrote in his will that all of his slaves should be freed
300
Did Abraham Lincoln spend many years going to school?
No, in total, he went to school for less than one year
400
Rubbish in British English is ___________ in American English
Trash
400
What is the state motto of California? Why?
There are 2 correct answers
Eureka - "I found it" - found gold in California
The Golden State - found gold
400
At what holiday do we eat a big meal with our families to celebrate the Native Americans helping the Pilgrims?
Thanksgiving
400
How many terms was he president for? Who decided how many terms he would be president?
2 terms (8 years). George Washington decided to stop after 8 years because he did not want to be a king or a dictator. He wanted the people to choose their leader.
400
How did Lincoln die?
He was assassinated (5 days after the end of the Civil War) while seeing a play with his wife
500
Flat in British English is ____________ in American English
Apartment
500
What is the most famous tree in California called? How old is it believed to be?
General Sherman Tree (Sequoia National Park)
Between 2,300 and 2,700 years old
500
At what holiday do we celebrate the man who helped black Americans receive equal rights?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
500
Name the four Presidents on Mount Rushmore
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt
500
What was Lincoln's order called that immediately changed the 3 million slaves in the United States into free citizens?