US Presidents
President who implemented the New Deal to fight the Great Depression and led the United States through most of World War II. Only President to be elected 4 times.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
Which country attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, starting U.S. involvement in World War II?
Name of the Minnesota pro basketball team before the Timberwolves.
Minneapolis Lakers
Today he is the World's Richest Man. Born in South Africa he became an American in 2002 after gaining U.S. citizenship.
Elon Musk
Who is Mr. Jon's favorite Superhero?
Captain America
He is the youngest President ever, was a hero of the Spanish-American War in 1898, improved the lives of working class Americans with his Square Deal, built the Panama Canal, has a National Park named after him in North Dakota, and his Presidential Library opens near Medora in July. He also has a stuffed toy named after him.
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
Which country was the main rival of the United States during the Cold War?
Russia (Soviet Union or USSR)
Name of the Minnesota NHL team before the Wild.
North Stars
This American woman has won more Grammy Awards than anyone else. (35)
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
What is Mr. Jon's favorite sport?
MMA (UFC) or Football (NFL)
Washington, D.C. is named after our first President, George Washington. What does the D.C. stand for?
District of Columbia
Name the two countries the United States invaded during the War on Terror after the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.
Afghanistan (2001) and Iraq (2003)
Which Minnesota professional sports team has won the most championships?
Minnesota Lynx, WNBA (4 Championships)
Orville & Wilbur Wright (Wright Brothers)
What is Mr. Jon's favorite holiday?
Independence Day (4th of July)
Name at least 3 of the 4 Presidents who have been assassinated.
Hint 1: One has a cartoon cat named after him.
Hint 2: Donald Trump renamed the tallest mountain in
the U.S., located in Alaska, after another one.
(Denali is the mountains Native name)
Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy
Which country helped the United States win the American Revolution and the War of Independence? The United States would have lost without their help.
France
When was the last time the Minnesota Twins won the World Series?
1991
Alice Walton is the wealthiest woman in the world. Born in the United States, her father Sam Walton founded which company?
Wal-Mart & Sam's Club
Who is Mr. Jon's favorite rapper?
Wordburglar
Name all 5 living U.S. Presidents.
Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump
Which two countries did the United States fight during the War of 1812?
Great Britain (United Kingdom) and Canada
What year was the last time the Minnesota Vikings made it to the Super Bowl?
1977
This famous Lakota Chief fought the U.S. Cavalry to protect his lands and people. There are no confirmed photographs of him but his monument is still under construction in South Dakota several miles from Mount Rushmore and will be the largest sculpture in the world once completed.
Crazy Horse
What is Mr. Jon's favorite vegetable?
Broccoli