Geography
How many states are there?
50
This type of food has many regional variations, but usually consists of slow-cooking pork or beef over burning wood and adding unique regional condiments.
Barbecue
The United States' largest city is located in this Northeastern state.
New York
In 1776 the United States declared its independence from which European country?
Great Britain
The second-largest city in America is sometimes nicknamed "La-La Land" or "Tinseltown"
Los Angeles
What is the name of the large mountain range the occupies much of the western United States?
Rocky Mountains
This dish originates in Hawaii and consists of diced raw fish served with rice and various other kinds of toppings, like pickled onion, edamame beans, seaweed, and spices.
Poke
Chicago, America's third-largest city, lies within this Midwestern state, which was at times part of both the French and Spanish empires.
Illinois
This U.S. President is most known for leading the North during the American Civil War and freeing the slaves.
Abraham Lincoln
Approximately how many people live in the United States? (Needs to be within ~40 million).
332 million people.
What is the largest state in the U.S.?
Alaska
This state is famous for its blue crabs that are caught daily in the Chesapeake bay and broiled
Maryland
This state was first settled by the English in 1607, becoming the first permanent English colony in the United States.
Virginia
In 1898 the United States defeated the Spanish Empire and seized these territories
The Philippines, Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico
What do the stars on the U.S. flag mean?
The current 50 states.
What river separates the U.S. from Mexico?
Rio Grande
If you eat out, a full American breakfast typically consists of two or three types of which foods? (name three)
Coffee, Orange juice, pancakes, bacon, eggs, grits, biscuits & gravy, French toast, yogurt.
This state is known for its large French-speaking population.
Louisiana
On the 7th of December 1941, the Empire of Japan bombed with no warning the United States Navy at this harbor, thus bringing the country into the Second World War
Pearl Harbor
What do the stripes on the U.S. flag mean?
These represent the 13 original colonies
How many time zones does the U.S. cover?
Six, (from East to West), Eastern Time, Central Time, Mountain Time, Pacific Time, Alaskan Time, and Hawaii-Aleutian Time.
These types of cuisine originate in Louisiana and are named after the two French-speaking ethnic groups that live in the state. They are characterized by dishes like jambalaya, a spicy rice dish with shrimp, pork, and saffron; gumbo, a thick soup with shrimp, sausage, celery, bell peppers, and onions; and catfish.
Cajun and Creole
This state joined the Union in 1959, becoming the 50th and most recent state.
Hawaii
In 1776, representatives from the original 13 Colonies met in this city to decide to declare independence and the birth of a new country.
Philadelphia
What, if any, is the official language of the United States?
There is no official language.