Government
What are the three branches of federal government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
This duo of men is considered the first to fly.
The Wright Brothers
Three states start with "New." What are they?
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico
What U.S. holiday is held on a Thursday in November?
Thanksgiving
What is the name of the National Anthem?
Star-Spangled Banner
Who is the only US president in history to receive 100% of the electoral vote?
George Washington
What was the original capital city of the United States?
New York City
Name at least 4 of the Great Lakes.
Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario
Summer is unofficially marked by two holidays -- what are they?
Memorial Day in May & Labor Day in September
What is a 250th anniversary officially called?
semiquincentennial (or sestercentennial)
This document governed the United States immediately following the Revolutionary War, though it was eventually replaced by the current Constitution.
The Articles of Confederation (1781 to 1789)
How many US presidents have there been (including the current president)?
45 presidents over 47 presidencies (Donald Trump and Grover Cleveland each served two non-consecutive presidencies)
Hawaii
Who competed in the 2026 Super Bowl?
Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots
Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867. How much was paid per acre?
About 2 cents per acre
Name all armed service branches in the U.S. military.
Which founding father refused to celebrate the Fourth of July?
John Adams believed July 2 - the day Congress actually voted for independence - was the true anniversary, and never celebrated on the 4th.
Which of these states was not one of the original 13 colonies?
Vermont, South Carolina, Connecticut, New Jersey
Vermont was not one of the original colonies.
In 2028, the U.S. will host the Olympic games in Los Angeles. How many Olympic games has the U.S. hosted before?
8 games (4 summer and 4 winter)
Washington Monument, St. Louis Gateway Arch, Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty (305 ft), Washington Monument (555 ft), St. Louis Gateway Arch (630 ft)
535 total (100 Senators and 435 Representatives)
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 people
Name five states that border another country.
Alaska, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington
Which U.S. company was founded before the Revolutionary War?
Coca-Cola, Baker's Chocolate, Sam Adams, Ford
Baker's Chocolate
Two former U.S. presidents died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Who were they?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
(Bonus: James Monroe died five years later in 1831, also on the 4th of July.)