New York City
Name the two most popular newspapers in this city.
Wall Street Journal and New York Times
What is the most populated state?
California
What is a gold rush?
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Democrats and Republicans
What is the capital city of the US?
Washington DC
Give two of New York City's nicknames.
The Big Apple, The City that Never Sleeps, Concrete Jungle
What country did LA belong to before the US took it?
Mexico
Finish the sentence: In _____ Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
1492
Name four US presidents
Barack Obama, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Donald Trump...
How many stars are on the US flag?
50
What is Ellis Island known for?
Immigration station
This prison is thought to be the most difficult to escape in the world. What is its name?
Alcatraz
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What president ended slavery in the US?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the biggest state
Alaska
What is Broadway famous for
What is the theaters or plays
What popular coffee chain was started in Seattle?
Starbucks
Name one war the USA fought in after WWII.
Vietnam, Korean, Gulf, etc.
What are the three branches of government in the USA?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What is Wisconsin known for
Cheese
NYC has the most popular New Year's Eve celebration. What happens and where does it take place? Extra points for who hosts it
Ball drop in Times Square is a NYE tradition.
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are the hosts
How many states border the pacific ocean on the west coast.
3
What was the last state to join the USA?
Hawaii
Who was president from 2008 to 2016
Barack Obama
Name two New York city monuments.
Statue of Liberty, Empire State building, Chrysler Building, etc