US History
US State Capitols
National Symbols
Famous Landmarks
Famous Americans
U.S. Holidays
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From 1775-1783 this man was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the revolutionary war. After America won its independence from the British Army, this man went on to become the first U.S. President. What was his name?
What is George Washington
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What is the Capitol of Idaho?
What is Boise
100
This animal is the national bird of America and represents freedom. What is this animal?
What is a Bald Eagle
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What is the name of this famous Landmark?
What is the Statue of Liberty
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This person is often referred to as the greatest basketball player to ever live. He led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships during the 1990s. He also became famous for his shoe brand that he began with Nike. What is this person's name?
Who is Michael Jordan
100
Once a year people all across America let off fireworks, wear the colors red, white, and blue. have BBQs in their backyard, as well as many other fun activities. What Holiday is this in Celebration of?
What is the 4th of July
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On July 3rd, 1776 Thomas Jefferson wrote a document establishing that America was an independent nation, free from the British Empire. The next day Congress ratified this document, officially declaring the independence of America. What was the name of this document?
What is "The Declaration of Independence"
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What is the Capitol of Washington?
What is Olympia
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This animal is the national mammal of America and is a symbol of resiliency. What is this animal?
What is the North American Bison
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What is the name of this famous National Landmark?
What is Mount Rushmore
200
This man is a self-made billionaire. He Co-founded the company Microsoft, the world's largest personal computer software company. His current net worth is approximately $128,700,000,000. What is his name?
What is Bill Gates
200
Every Fall, families gather together, eating turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes & gravy, pumpkin pie, and many other delicious foods in celebration of what U.S. Holiday?
What is Thanksgiving
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In 1803, Thomas Jefferson made one of the most important purchases in U.S. History. Thomas Jefferson negotiated a deal with Napoleon Bonaparte, sending $15,000,000 to France in return for 828,000 square miles of North American Territory. What was the name of this famous purchase?
What is the Louisiana Purchase
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What is the Capitol of Montana?
What is Helena
300
The United States National Flower is a symbol of Life and Love, As well as a symbol of devotion, beauty, and eternity. What is the United States National Flower?
What is a Rose
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What is the name of this famous National Landmark?
What is the Grand Canyon
300
This person is known for being the "King of Rock & Roll." Some of his more famous songs include "Hound Dog", "Jailhouse Rock", and "Can't help falling in love with you". What is this person's name?
What is Elvis Presley
300
Every year on January 16th, Americans celebrate this National Holiday, which honors a very important civil rights activist in American history. His "I have a dream" speech became one of the most powerful moments in civil rights history.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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On January 1st, 1863 this U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclimation, which freed all slaves living in the southern states during the United States Civil War. This President was the 16th president in U.S. History, what was his name?
What is Abraham Lincoln
400
What is the Capitol of Oregon?
What is Salem
400
The United States National Tree is a symbol of our nation's great strength. What type of tree is it?
What is an Oak Tree
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What is the name of this United Stated National Landmark?
What is the Golden Gate Bridge
400
This person is the most successful American Film Director in U.S. History. He directed all of the following movies: Jaws, E.T., Jurrasic Park, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, The BFG, and all the Indiana Jones Films. What is this person's name?
What is Steven Spielberg
400
This Holiday was originally established to celebrate the birthday of Goerge Washington. It was eventually adapted to also celebrate the Birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Today, this holiday celebrates all those who at one time served as the head of the United States government.
What is Presidents Day
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Passed by Congress on June 4th, 1919, and ratified on August 18th, 1920, this Amendment to the United States Constitution gave women the right to vote. Which U.S. Amendment was this?
What is the 19th Amendment
500
What is the Capitol of Wyoming?
What is Cheyenne
500
The United States National Anthem is sung at sporting events all year round. it is one of the most well-known songs among all people in America. What is the name of our National Anthem?
What is the Star-Spangled Banner
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This famous landmark lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was hung on March 10th, 1753, and was used until it cracked in 1846. What is the name of this national landmark?
What is the Liberty Bell
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This woman is famous for a talk show she hosted from 1986 to 2011. She was born into poverty, but is now a self-made billionaire, with a net worth of $2,600,000,000. This woman was considered one of the most influential women in the world by time magazine from 2004-2011. What is this woman's name?
What is Oprah Winfrey
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This Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of September each year. The purpose of this holiday is to honor all workers who have helped in the development and achievements of the United States. What is the name of this Holiday?
What is Labor Day