States
How many states are there?
There are 50 states (and 5 territories).
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump. ): ): ):
Name 4 actors and/or actresses from the U.S.
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Which state is the largest?
Texas, Alaska, or California.
Alaska is the largest state, and occupies about 663,268 square miles or 1,717,856 square kilometers.
Which state is named after the first President of the United States.
Washington State
The first European to encounter North America was...
Christopher Columbus in 1492.
When is Independence Day from the U.S., and what country did we become independent from?
On July 4, 1776 the U.S. became separate from England.
Name 4 musicians from the U.S.
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Which state is the smallest?
Maine, Delaware, or Rhode Island.
Rhode Island is the smallest state, and it occupies 1,545 square miles or 4,002 square kilometers.
Which state has the highest population?
California, New York, or Texas.
California has a population of 39 million.
Name at least ONE of the original 13 colonies.
Delaware, Pennsylvania,Massachusetts Bay Colony , New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina,New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
What are the two main political parties in the U.S.?
Democrats and Republicans.
What is the most watched sport in the U.S.?
American Football
Name a state, other than Alaska, that shares a border with Canada.
Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Which of these states is the newest?
Delaware, Alaska, or Hawaii.
Hawaii first became an official state in 1959.
In which state did the infamous "Gold Rush" occur?
California
How many "branches" or main sections of the government are there?
There are 3; the Executive Branch (President), the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court), and the Legislative Branch (Senate/Congress).
Who is the richest person in America?
Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Bill Gates (Microsoft), or Warren Buffet.
Jeff Bezos is worth roughly $131 billion.
Name a state, other than California, that shares a border with Mexico.
Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Name at least ONE U.S. territory (hint: these are NOT states).
Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or United States Virgin Islands.
What was the reason for the U.S. Civil War?
The North wanted to abolish slavery in all future and current states, while the South wanted to maintain it - in the end, the North won.
What do the 50 stars and 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
The 50 stripes represent the 50 states, and the 13 stars represent the first 13 colonies.
Which U.S. movie has won the most Oscars?
The Titanic
In which state is the Grand Canyon located?
Arizona