This Council Bluffs school was opened in 1922 and is named for him, the third President of the United States.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
Fireworks were invented in this country in the 7th century.
What is China?
100
America's national anthem is named for her flag and is titled this.
What is Star Spangled Banner?
100
It's known as the American pastime.
What is baseball?
100
This combination of batter and meat is often eaten on a stick.
What is a corn dog?
200
He's famous for flying a kite in a lightning storm but he also wanted to name the turkey the national bird of the United States.
Who is Ben Franklin?
200
This firework is named for what it does after you light it.
What is Sparkler?
200
The American flag has 13 stripes that represent these.
What are the original 13 colonies?
200
This monument boasts the likenesses of presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt.
What is Mount Rushmore?
200
Though it's name says otherwise, this often deep fried food was actually invented in America.
What is a "Chinese Food?"
300
In 1854 the Republican party was formed as the anti-slavery party. They chose this man to run for president in 1860 and he introduced the Emancipation Proclamation, legislation designed to end slavery.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
300
A large fireworks celebration is held at TD AmeriTrade Ballpark in this city.
What is Omaha?
300
Though often disputed, she is credited with having sewn the first American flag.
Who is Betsy Ross?
300
This national park spans three states and sits on a huge underground volcano.
What is Yellowstone?
300
You can't have a camp fire without have this gooey American favorite.
What are S'mores?
400
This man was known for his eloquent speeches and his ability to organize peaceful protests in favor of civil rights.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
400
This American city hosts the largest fireworks celebration in the country every year, accompanied by their famous Pops orchestra.
What is Boston?
400
After winning the battle of Iwa Jima, it was this US military branch that raised the flag.
What are the Marines?
400
This is the largest water-carved land formation in the world.
What is the Grand Canyon?
400
Though it implies that bovine can fly, this food is actually named for the city in which it was invented, not the animal.
What are Buffalo Wings?
500
Before this president helped end the Cold War between the Unites States and Russia, he began his career as a radio announcer right here in Iowa with WHO Radio in Des Moines.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
500
America used fireworks to celebrate her first Independence Day in this year, six years before they knew whether or not they would win the war with England.
What is 1777?
500
This astronaut planted the first American flag on the moon.
Who is Buzz Aldrin?
500
This is a gift from France honoring America's dedication to freedom from oppression.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
500
This popular cake, invented in America, is actually named for its creator and not the country.