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What currency is used in the USA?
The dollar
What is the largest park in New York City?
Central Park
Who was America's first President?
George Washington
What is the color of New York taxis?
Yellow
How many states make up the USA?
50
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
What is the name of the President's home?
The White House
What singer sang the following line :
"Don'tcha wanna dance, say you wanna dance, don'tcha wanna dance".
Whitney Houston
What do Americans celebrate on the Fourth of July?
Independence Day
Where is the Liberty Bell located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Where is the United States capitol?
Washington, D.C.
What is the Statue of Liberty holding in the sky?
A torch
Who was the first person to step on the surface of the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
What eating competition is held every Fourth of July?
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Fun Fact: This contest started in 1915 and the most hot dogs ever eaten in 10 minutes....is 76.
What US city has the largest number of residents?
New York City - There are over 8 million people who live in NYC!
Fun fact: The largest city (land wise) is Jacksonville, FL, which has the area of 875 miles!
What sport is known as "America's Favorite Pastime?
Baseball
What bridge, located in San Francisco, is one color but is named after a different color?
The Golden Gate Bridge
Which famous musician and singer is known for creating "The Moonwalk"?
Michael Jackson
What food is Memphis internationally known for?
BBQ
What is the biggest state in the USA?
Alaska
Fun Fact: Alaska is larger than the 22 smallest states...combined! Alaska is 2.5 times BIGGER than the state of Texas!
What older gentleman appears on posters and wears a top hat, has a beard, and wears red, white, and blue?
Uncle Sam
Where can you find the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Los Angeles, California
Which American swimmer has won the most Olympic Medals in their sport?
Michael Phelps
What is the Women's professional basketball league in North America called?
The WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)
Name the mountain range that stretches the most miles in the US?
The Rocky Mountains - They stretch from New Mexico, through Montana, and into Canada!
Fun fact: The Rocky Mountains are the second largest mountain range in the world!