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
“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
How many white and red stripes are there in the American flag?
13
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
How is the President's wife called?
The First Lady
The Niagara Falls are between Canada and what US state?
A.) Missouri B.) Michigan C.) New York D.) North Dakota
New York State
President's Day is celebrated in which month?
February (third Monday of February)
What is the longest river in the USA?
A.) Mississippi River B.) Colorado River C.) Rio Grande River D.) Missouri River
Missouri
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
What are the 3 branches of the federal government? (100 points awarded for each correct branch)
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What animal is the symbol of the US?
Bald Eagle
Which holiday is it traditional to eat Turkey?
A.) Christmas B.) Thanksgiving C.) Independence Day D.) President's Day
Thanksgiving
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?
Which city was USA first capital?
A) Washington DC B) Philadelphia C) New York City D) Boston
New York City served as the first capital
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
How may time zones are there in the Continental United States?
4
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)
Name the states that border Ohio (100 points awarded for each correct state)
Which mountain is the highest point in the continent United States?
A) Pikes Peak B) Mt. Whitney C) Mt. Rushmore D) Mt McKinley
Mount Whitney stands at 14,494 feet
What does Juneteenth celebrate?
A.) The end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War B.) The issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation C.) The legal end of the Slave Trade D.) The Signing of the Civil Rights Act
The end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War