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100

This state has the world’s largest bridge-tunnel system.

What is Virginia?

100

This was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, earning the nickname “The First State"? 

What is Delaware? 

100

The U.S. flag is commonly known by this nickname, referring to its pattern and design.

What is the Stars and Stripes?

100

This state has the longest Coastline

What is Alaska? 

100

He is considered the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. 

Who is Thomas Jefferson? 

200

This state is the 4th largest economy in the world.

What is California?

200

This was the first university established in the U.S., founded in 1636.

What is Harvard University? 

200

This date is recognized as Flag Day in the United States.

What is June 14th?

200

What is the name of the largest cave system in the US and the world?

What is Mammoth Cave (Kentucky)? 

200

This Founding Father was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and the subject of a hit Broadway musical.

Who is Alexander Hamilton?

300

This state has the smallest population?

What is Wyoming?

300

This state was home to the first U.S. capital under the Constitution.

What is New York? 

300

According to tradition, the first American flag was sewn by this Philadelphia seamstress.

Who is Betsy Ross?

300

This river is the longest in the United States. 

What is the Missouri River?

300

He appears on the U.S. $100 bill, even though he was never a president.
 

Who is Benjamin Franklin? 

400

This landlocked state has more miles of shoreline than California, thanks to its thousands of lakes. 

What is Minnesota?

(Land of 10,000 Lakes)

400

This woman was the first female Supreme Court justice in U.S. history. 

Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?

400

What does a flag flying upside down represent? 

What is the official "distress" signal? 

400

What is the tallest mountain in the Eastern region of  the United States? 

What is Mount Mitchell (NC)? 

400

He was the second President of the US and father of another future president. 

Who is John Adams?

500

This state is home to the geographic center of the 48 contiguous U.S. states.

What is Kansas?


500

This was the first American colony, established in 1607. 

What is Jamestown, Virginia? 

500

How many times has the US flag been revised? 

What is 27 times? 

500

This desert region, located in the southwestern U.S., is known for its extreme heat and unique rock formations.

What is the Sonoran Desert?

500
"Give me liberty, or give me death!" was said by this Founding Father. 

Who is Patrick Henry? 

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