Geography
How many states make up the USA
50 States
Who was the first president of the USA
George Washington
What country did the US gain its independence from?
Great Britain
How many stars on the flag?
50
How old do you have to be to become president?
35
Where is the Capital of the USA
Washington DC/ Maryland
Name one future president who signed the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson/ John Adams
What is the name of the war that brought us our independence?
Revolutionary War
How many original colonies made up the US?
13
How many branches of government are there?
3
What is the name of the island where the Statue of Liberty Resides?
Ellis Island
Who was the 16th president of the USA (famously read his speech at Gettysburg?
Abraham Lincoln
Who famously said, “The British are coming”?
Paul Revere
What do we sing at sports events before the game in the USA
National Anthem
How many terms is a President allowed to serve? (Consecutive or non consecutive)
2 (8 years)
What famous river did George Washington cross?
Delaware
Who are the only 2 president to serve non consecutive terms? (22/24)(45/47)
Grover Cleveland/Donald Trump
What year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday? (Not 1776)
1870
What is the name of the continent the US is on?
North America
How many presidents have we had?
45
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? (Location)
Philadelphia
How many of the 47 presidents have served 2 terms or more including our 47th?
22
How many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence?
56
What did we pour into the Boston harbor to protest the Tax?
Tea
How many elected officials make up our congress?
535 (435 House +100 Senate)