Early American History
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in America, founded in 1607?
Jamestown
What is 1/2 + 1/4? (Simplify)
3/4
If a character in a story says, "I can't wait to see my family at the reunion!" What inference can you make about how the character feels?
The character is excited to see their family.
Which famous statue is located in New York Harbor and represents freedom?
The Statue of Liberty
What was the name of the first English colony established in North America, which mysteriously disappeared?
Roanoke
This was a popular cash crop.
Tobacco
Solve: 3/5 - 2/3
4/15
If a character looks around nervously and speaks in a quiet voice, what can you infer about their mood?
The character is anxious or scared.
Which famous monument in South Dakota features the faces of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain?
Mount Rushmore
Which group of people helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter in Plymouth by teaching them how to grow crops?
The Wampanoag
What holiday is based on the Pilgrims’ feast with the Native Americans in 1621?
Thanksgiving
Multiply: 2/3 × 4/5
8/15
If the setting of a story is in a cold, dark place, what might the mood or feeling of the story be?
The mood might be sad, scary, or mysterious
What is the name of the large rock formation in Arizona that is famous for its reddish color and unique shape?
The Grand Canyon
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on to the New World?
The Mayflower
Who was the Native American woman who helped the Jamestown settlers, including marrying John Rolfe?
Pocahontas
What is 3.25 + 2.7?
5.95
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
A) "He was as brave as a lion."
B) "The moon is a silver coin in the sky."
"The moon is a silver coin in the sky."
What is the official symbol of the United States, often seen on coins and the Great Seal?
The bald eagle
What was the primary reason the Pilgrims came to America in 1620?
Religious freedom
Who was the leader of the Puritans who helped establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 and served as its governor 12 times?
John Winthrop
How do you write the decimal 0.875 in words?
Eight hundred seventy-five thousandths
What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?
To reveal a secret
What is the name of the national park in Wyoming known for its geysers, including the famous Old Faithful?
Yellowstone National Park