United States Geography
How many states make up the United States?
50
What are the 3 branches of the federal government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
This lake borders Pennsylvania.
Lake Erie
How many white and red stripes are there in the American flag?
13
Which state is located the furthest west?
Hawaii
Who gave the famous speech that starts with the words "I have a dream"?
The building in Washington DC that houses military administration
The Pentagon
Niagara Falls is between which 2 Great Lakes?
Erie and Ontario
The Niagara Falls are between Canada and what US state?
New York State
What is the longest river in the USA?
Missouri
What is the name of the war that was fought between the North and the South?
The Civil War
“We the People of the United States” are the first seven words to what important document?
The Constitution
Which of the great lakes is the largest?
Lake Superior
What animal is the symbol of the US?
The (bald) Eagle
What war was fought in order for the United States to gain independence from Great Britain?
The American Revolution
What are the two main political parties of the United States?
The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system in the world. (True or False)
True. The five Great Lakes - Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario - span a total surface area of 94,600 square miles and are all connected by a variety of lakes and rivers, making them the largest freshwater system in the world.
How many of the United States start with the letter M, and what are they?
1. Maine 2. Missouri 3. Massacusettes 4. Montana
5. Mississippi 6. Michigan 7. Minnesota
How may time zones are there in the Continental United States?
4
Who was the president who started the National Park system?
Theodore Roosevelt
Name the states that border Pennsylvania
Which Great Lake is completely within U.S. territory?
Lake Michigan
Which state has the highest mountain in the US?
Alaska