American Fun Facts
name the three branches of the United States government
executive, legislative and judicial
Rosa Parks
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
Martyr
December has always had 31 days
False
Which one of the Great Lakes is located entirely within the U.S border?
Lake Michigan
river system
what fills the inside of a lightbulb?
inert gas
an area of soft wet land usually covered in tall grasses, cattails or other similar plant life
marsh
what do people, primarily in the British commonwealth countries, celebrate on the day after Christmas?
Boxing Day
Which of the fifty states is closest to Africa?
Maine
where is the atom bomb developed and first tested?
New Mexico
when looking for food in the dark, a crab uses its what?
antennae
amazing, astonishing, awesome, stunning, wonderful, fabulous
marvelous
What is the birthstone for December?
garnet
Name the two longest rivers in the United States
Missouri, Mississippi
True or False?
English is the official language of the United Sates
False
which city is not in the Eastern Time Zone?
Chicago
having to do with the sea, navigation, ocean-based commerce, etc.
maritime
True or False?
The Winter Solstice is the day of the year with the longest hours of daylight in the southern hemisphere
True
The grizzly bear is this state's official state animal, although not one has been seen there since 1922.
California
Who was the U.S. president to serve more than two terms in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Canada
borderline, not of central importance, on the fringe
marginal
what saint's day is December 6th?
St. Nicholas
more of this product is made in Battle Creek, Michigan than in any other city in the world
Cereal