Overview
North America
What 2 countries does the U.S. border?
Canada and Mexico
On what date did the colonies declare independence?
July 4, 1776
What type of government does the United States have?
Constitutional Republic / Representative Democracy
What is the U.S. currency?
American Dollar
The U.S. is ranked 3rd with 332, 403,650 people. Which is the most populous state?
California
What is the longest river in the U.S.?
Missouri River
What was the deadliest military conflict in American History?
Civil War
Who is the head of state/head of government of the United States?
Joe Biden
In terms of size, where does the U.S. rank among world economies?
Largest/First
What is the capital of the U.S.?
Washington D.C.
What western mountain range stretches from the southern U.S. to northern Canada?
Rocky Mountains
Who served as president during World War Two?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
Our government has three branches with checks and balances: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Which branch is referred to as "Congress" and makes the laws?
Legislative
What are the two main languages spoken in the U.S.?
English and Spanish
What is the largest city in the U.S.?
New York City
What is the tallest mountain in North America?
Denali- formally Mt. McKinley
Who was the Civil Right Movement's most prominent leader?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as?
The Bill of Rights
With the most television viewers, what is considered America's most popular sport?
Football
Which state has the largest land area?
Alaska
Name the 5 Great Lakes in order from west to east.
Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron,
Lake Erie, Lake Ontario
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
If Congress does not like something a President does it can Impeach the President. Explain how the President gets impeached and removed from office. What happens in the House of Representatives and Senate?
House votes to impeach. Senate has trial to remove.
What is the U.S.'s National Anthem?
Star- Spangled Banner