Geography
What is the capital of New York State?
Albany
What year and day was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Name a significant tourist site in Arizona?
Grand Canyon
Name a food that has a patty in it.
Burger
What holiday occurs the day before Black Friday?
Thanksgiving
What is the largest state in America?
Alaska
In what decade did the U.S. Civil War start?
1860s (1861)
What monument symbolized the gateway to the west?
Gateway Arch
What food matches this description
"Graham Crackers layered with chocolate and marshmallow which has melted over a fire"
Smore
Once a year Chicago dyes its river green. For which holiday are they celebrating?
St. Patricks Day
What is the longest river in the US?
Mississippi River
Who was the only president to resign?
Richard Nixon
In what city was the declaration of Independence signed?
What state is the barbecue capital of the US?
Texas
Which religion inspires Mardi Gras, a large celebration taking place in New Orleans, Lousiana each spring?
Christianity
Name 2 mountain ranges in America
Answers can vary
Rocky Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, etc.
When Thomas Jefferson bought Louisiana territory, he sent two men on an expedition throughout the territory. What were the names of the two men?
Lewis and Clark
What is the name of the famous dam in Nevada?
Hoover Dam
What do Americans put on their sweet potatoes when making a sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving?
Marshmallows
Many states have renamed this holiday as "Indigenous Peoples Day". What is the holiday still called by the Federal Government?
Columbus Day
What state borders the Rio grande?
Texas
What are the four presidents atop Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln
Name 5 national parks
Answers can vary
Zion, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Hot Springs, etc.
In which state are you most likely to find gumbo?
Louisiana
Which Federal Holiday is only celebrated once every four years?
Inauguration Day