America at 250
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many states are in the United States today?
50
What is the capital city of the U.S.?
Washington, D.C.
What holiday involves costumes and trick-or-treating?
Halloween
What bird is a symbol of the U.S.?
The bald eagle
What year did the United States declare independence?
1776
Which U.S. state is the largest by land area?
Alaska
Which city is known as “The Big Apple”?
New York City
Which holiday is celebrated on July 4th?
Independence Day
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The original 13 states
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
France
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Mississippi River
Which city is the center of Hollywood?
Los Angeles (L.A.)
Which holiday includes turkey, family dinners, and gratitude?
Thanksgiving
What famous statue was a gift from France?
The Statue of Liberty
During Paul Revere's midnight ride, he carried lanterns to tell people how the British were coming. He said "One if by land, two if by ______"?
Sea
Which U.S. state was the last to join the country?
Hawai'i
Which city is known as “The Windy City”?
Chicago
What school dance is common in American high schools?
Prom
What song is the national-anthem of the U.S.?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What document begins with the words “We the People”?
The Constitution
Which natural disaster is common along the West Coast?
Earthquakes
Which U.S. city is home to Disney World?
Orlando
Which holiday celebrates the civil rights activist who gave the "I Have a Dream Speech"?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What famous road is called “The Mother Road”?