Cities
What is the nickname of New York City?
New York City is nicknamed the Big Apple.
Who designed the Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty was designed by Frederic August Bartholdi and the structure was designed by Gustave Eiffel.
Who was the 16th President of the USA ?
It was Abraham Lincoln.
What is the most populated city in the USA?
New York City is the most populated city in the USA.
What is one the longest river in the USA?
It is the Mississippi river which 3860 miles long.
In what city does Route 66 start?
It starts in Chicago.
Where can you see the names of many celebrities and TV/ radio personalities?
You can see the names of many celebrities and TV/ radio personalities on the walk of Fame on Hollywood boulevard in Los Angeles.
What was the former capital of the USA before Washington DC?
It was Philadelphia.
What do the 50 stars on the US flag represent ?
They represent the 50 states of the USA.
How many visitors come to Yosemite National Park every year?
4 million people visit Yosemite every year.
Where can you find many famous Universities including Harvard?
There are many Universities in Boston.
What is the nickname of Cloudgate?
The Cloudgate sculpture in Chicago is also nicknamed the bean
When was the Lincoln Memorial built in Washington DC?
It was built in 1922.
What does the Liberty Bell symbolize?
It is a symbol of American Independence. The Bell was rung when official announcements were made.
What is Route 66’s nickname?
Route 66 is nicknamed the Main Street of America or the Mother Road.
Can you name one famous Jazz musician from New Orleans?
Louis Armstrong was from New Orleans.
What type of landscapes can you see in Yosemite National Park?
You can see giant sequoia trees and waterfalls in Yosemite national park.
What was the Dust Bowl?
It was a historic drought and series of dust storms that especially affected the states of Oklahoma,Texas and New Mexico in the USA in the 1930’s. It was an economic and agricultural disaster for many American families.
Who wrote the « Adventures of Huckleberry Finn » ?
Mark Twain wrote this famous novel.
What is written on the wall behind the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC?
A quote from a famous anti-slavery speech he made is written on the wall behind his statue.
Where can you see the Liberty Bell?
You can see the Liberty bell in Philadelphia
In what city can you see the Space Needle?
You can see the Space Needle in Seattle.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
It was signed on 4th July 1776.
What do the 13 stripes on the US flag represent?
They represent the first 13 colonies that settled in the USA.
How deep is the Grand Canyon ?
It is over 1 mile deep ( 1.7 kms).