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100

100: The first President of the United States

Who is George Washington?

100

The Capital of the United States

What is Washington D.C.?

100

The year Columbus sailed the ocean blue to find the "new world"

When is 1492?

100
This movement was led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and helped to secure vital rights for black Americans

What is the Civil Rights movement?

100

People "Can't Help Falling in Love" with this King of Rock & Roll. You might say they have a "Burning Love" and he's "Always On My Mind".

Who is Elvis Presley?

200

The U.S. President who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

200
This state is home to 30,000 grizzly bears, and is the largest of the United States

What is Alaska?

200

The document that separated the United States from Great Britain. Nicolas Cage may like to have a word.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

200

This war was fought to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia by Ho Chi Minh and his Soviet and Chinese allies.

The Vietnam War

200

Did you have a "Cruel Summer" or maybe you had a wonderful "august"? Either way, I hope coming back to school doesn't have you "Down Bad". 

Who is Taylor Swift?

300

This U.S. President is also known as the "Father of the U.S. Constitution".

Who is James Madison?

300

This U.S. State is home to the "Mighty 5" - 5 national parks which include Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyon Lands, Capital Reef, and Zion Canyon national parks

What is Utah?

300

These two explorers were made famous for their exploration of the Louisiana Territory with help from Sacagawea. One is even related to Mr. Shaw!

Who are Lewis and Clark?

300

This President is famous for saving the world from nuclear destruction during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

John F. Kennedy

300

Mr. Larison has listened to this band for what feels like "Centuries". They will have you on your feet to "Dance, Dance", while Mr. Larison says "Thnks fr th Mmrs". 

Who is Fall Out Boy?

400

The only U.S. President to resign from office?
 

Who is Richard Nixon?

400

This is the longest river in the United States

What is the Missouri River?

400

This Founding Father helped write the Federalist Papers under the pen name Publius. He was also famously killed from injuries sustained in a duel.

Who is Alexander Hamilton?
400

This mission was "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind", and helped to put the first man on the moon. 

What is the Apollo 11 mission?

400

Are you picking up these "Good Vibrations"? "Wouldn't It Be Nice" if you were "Surfin' USA" instead of sitting in class? 

The Beach Boys

500

This U.S. President is known for his 14 Points

Who is Woodrow Wilson?
500

These mountains are thought to be the oldest in the United States at 1.8 billion years old. They are also home to four monolithic U.S. Presidents. 

What are the Black Hills, South Dakota.
500

This document served as the first "constitution" of America. Its 13 ARTICLES served to create a "firm league of friendship" amongst the original 13 colonies.

What are the Articles of Confederation?

500

People born during this time period are part of this generation.

What is generation X?

500

This early 1900's jazz musician will have you "In a Sentimental Mood". You might watch a certain BIG cartoon show he is featured on while you "Take the A Train".

Who is Duke Ellington?

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