Geography
How many U.S. presidents are depicted on Mount Rushmore?
The faces of four U.S. presidents are carved into the granite of Mount Rushmore: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
The ship the first pilgrims arrived on was called …
the Mayflower
Which language is the official language in the US?
Although English is the most commonly spoken language used in the U.S. and is the language used in government, the U.S. has no official language.
Which of the five Great Lakes is entirely within the United States?
The third largest of the five Great Lakes of North America, Lake Michigan is the only one lying wholly within the United States.
Which structure was destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks?
the twin towers of the World Trade Center
Which U.S. state was once part of Mexico?
The territory of Texas was part of the country of Mexico from 1821 to 1836, when it gained its independence, and it had a short-lived existence as a republic before joining the Union in 1845.
What new product was brought to Europe from America in the 17th century?
Tobacco
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
On July 4, 1960 what states admittance to the Union was solidified with a 50th star on the American Flag?
After Hawaii's admittance into the Union as the 50th state, the 50 star flag became official on July 4, 1960.
How and when did America get its present name?
The first voyages along the coast of modern South and Central America were made by Amerigo Vespucci, a nobleman from Florence who helped organize Columbus’s second voyage in 1493. That is why, in the 16th century a German cartographer named the newly discovered continent “America”.
What does the U.S. motto “E pluribus unum” mean?
Out of many, one
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution formally abolished slavery in 1865?
The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) to the Constitution of the United States formally abolished slavery.