United States Geography
How many states make up the United States?
50
Who was the first president of the United States?
A.) John Adams B.) Thomas Jefferson C.) Abraham Lincoln D.) George Washington
George Washington
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
J.D. Vance
New York City (8.3 million)
When is American Independence Day Celebrated?
July 4th
Which state is located the furthest west?
Hawaii
Who gave the famous speech that starts with the words "I have a dream"?
A.) Malcolm X B.) Rosa Parks C.) Abraham Lincoln D.) Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr
A president is allowed to hold office for a total of how many terms?
2 terms
What is the official language of the United States?
Trick question!! The United States has no official language.
President's Day is celebrated in which month?
February (third Monday of February)
Oregon and Idaho
What is the name of the war that was fought between the North and the South?
A.) The American Revolution B.) War of 1812 C.) Spanish American War D.) The Civil War
The Civil War
“We the People of the United States” are the first seven words to what important document?
A.) Declaration of Independence B.) Bill of Rights C.) The Constitution D.) Emancipation Proclamation
The Constitution
What animal is the symbol of the US?
Bald Eagle
This holiday honors people who have died while serving in the military and is celebrated in May.
Memorial Day
Which two oceans border the United States?
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
What war was fought in order for the United States to gain independence from Great Britain?
A.) The American Revolution B.) War of 1812 C.) Spanish American War D.) The Civil War
The American Revolution
What are the two main political parties of the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
How many red and white stripes are there on the US flag?
13
What month does Labor Day occur?
September
What is the tallest mountain in the United States?
Who was the first American to walk on the moon?
A.) Sally Ride B.) Neil Armstrong C.) Buzz Aldrin D.) Miguel López-Alegría
Neil Armstrong (1969)
What month does the United States have presidential elections?
November
What sport is known as "America's pasttime"
Baseball
What does Independence Day commemorate?
A.) The approval of the Declaration of Independence by congress B.) The end of the American Revolution C.) The start of the American Revolution D.) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Approval of the Declaration of Independence by congress