U.S. history stuff
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What country were we apart of before becoming the United States?
Great Britain
Who was the president that helped free the slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the naval base that got attacked in Hawaii, leading to the U.S. joining World War II?
Which animal has fingerprints so similar to humans that they could theoretically mess up a crime scene investigation?
A. Raccoon
B. Chimpanzee
C. Koala
D. Sloth
C. Koala
What document declared the American colonies free from British rule in 1776?
Declaration of Independence
Who was the United States fighting against during the Civil War?
Ourselves
What is the name of the famous civil rights activist who gave his famous "I have a dream" speech
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is the name of the time period where the economy was really bad following the U.S. stock market crash in 1929?
The Great Depression
How fast can a Peregrine Falcon travel when performing its high-speed hunting dive (stoop)?
A. Around 75 mph
B. Over 200 mph
C. Exactly 120 mph
D. Up to 350 mph
B. Over 200 mph
Louisiana Purchase
How many original U.S. colonies were there?
13
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
the Bill of Rights
What is the name of the lady who refused to move to the back of a segregated bus, leading to a major civil rights boycott?
Rosa Parks
Which animal is capable of sleeping with only one half of its brain at a time while keeping one eye open?
A. African Elephant
B. Bottlenose Dolphin
C. Barn Owl
D. Chimpanzee
B. Bottlenose Dolphin
What is the name of the protest in Boston, where colonists dumped tea in protest of British taxation?
The Boston Tea Party
What branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
Congress/Legislative Branch
What is the name of the giant statue in new York Harbor, which greeted millions of immigrants as they came to the U.S.?
Statue of Liberty
What is the name of the abolitionist who escaped from slavery and returned South many times to free others?
Harriet Tubman
Which creature can regrow lost limbs, spine, heart, and even parts of its brain without leaving any scars?
A. Axolotl
B.Chameleon
C. Platypus
D. Electric Eel
A. Axolotl
Lewis and Clark
Who is known for popularizing the assembly line by using it to mass produce automobiles?
Henry Ford
What is the name of the major infrastructure project that connected the east and west coast by rail?
Transcontinental Railroad
What is the name of the conflict between the U.S. and Great Britain, where the White House was burnt down?
The war of 1812
Which semi-aquatic animal rolls in mud to prevent sunburn and uses its own skin to secrete a red fluid that acts as a natural sunscreen and antibiotic?
A. Hippopotamus
B. Rhinoceros
C. Elephant
D. Walrus
A. Hippopotamus