States
This state is called "The Land of Lincoln," it's capital is Springfield, and it is home to the 3rd largest city in the U.S.
Illinois
He was the first President of the United States
George Washington
This ocean is on the east coast of the United States
Atlantic
This skyscraper was once the tallest in the world from 1973 to 1998
This city is the national capital of the United States
Washington D.C.
This state is home to the city known as "The Big Apple" and the Statue of Liberty.
New York
She escaped slavery and became a famous “conductor” on the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman
The U.S. shares its longest border with this country
Canada
This Great Lake borders the east side of Chicago and has many nice beaches
Lake Michigan
This war was fought between the North and South from 1861 to 1865
The Civil War
This is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands
Hawaii
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
This state has the most people in the U.S.
California
This event in 1871 caused the destruction of many parts of the city
The Great Chicago Fire
This document begins with the words “We the People"
The Constitution
This state is called the sunshine state because of its warm weather and beaches
Florida
He was an inventor that is most known for inventing the lightbulb
The Mississippi River flows into this body of water
The Gulf of Mexico
This sports team plays at Soldier Field
The Bears
The Pilgrims sailed to North America on this ship in 1620
The Mayflower
This is the largest state by land area
Alaska
She grew up in Chicago, became First Lady of the United States, and promots healthy eating and education
Michelle Obama
This U.S. territory is located in the Caribbean and its residents are U.S. citizens
Puerto Rico
He is the current mayor of Chicago
Brandon Johnson
Which three European powers colonized North America?
England, France, and Spain