Geography
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
How many amendments does the Bill of Rights have?
10
Which civil rights leader is famous for the "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What war was fought between the North and South in the United States?
The Civil War
Which U.S. state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
Florida
Which state was the first to join the Union?
Delaware
Interpreting the Constitution is the primary responsibility of which branch of government?
Judicial (Supreme Court)
Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the main cause of the Great Depression?
the stock market crash of 1929
Which event marked the beginning of the U.S. involvement in World War II?
the attack on Pearl Harbor
Which mountain range runs along the eastern United States?
Appalachian Mountains
Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams
What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
the recognition of American independence
Which U.S. state is the Grand Canyon located in?
Arizona
Which Great Lake is the largest by surface area?
Lake Superior
How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
Which abolitionist is known for leading the Underground Railroad? (They made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people)
Harriet Tubman
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What desert is located in the southwestern United States?
Mojave Desert
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
Who was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court?
Thurgood Marshall
In what year did the U.S. land on the moon?
1969
What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education decision?
It declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.