politics
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many states are there in the US?
50
The War of 1812 took place in what year?
1812
What is the most watched sport in America?
NFL (American Football)
Name 3 well-known American foods
burgers, hot dogs, mac n cheese, deep dish pizza, chili, pumpkin pie
Who is the current president of the USA?
Donald Trump
Name four of the original 13 colonies.
New Hampshire, Massachusettes, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What date is Independence Day?
July 4th
Which quarterback has won the most Super Bowls?
Tom Brady. He won a total of 7 Lombardi Trophies (6 with the New England Patriots and 1 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)
What, if any, is the official language of the USA? When did this become official?
There is none! However, President Trump signed an Executive Order to declare English as the official language on March 1, 2025. It is not a federal law.
Which president is popularly known for ending slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
What two states have Disney parks? What are they called?
California and Florida (Disneyland in Anaheim, CA and Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL)
What was the main cause of the Civil War in the United States?
Slavery. The south seceded to maintain slavery and argued that it was vital to their economy. The north had banned slavery and with each new state added to the country, large debates were sprouting over whether slavery would be legal in that state or not.
Who is the most decorated male Olympian? Who is the most decorated female Olympian? (Hint: They compete in the same sport.)
Michael Phelps (28 medals, 23 gold) and Katie Ledecky (14 medals, 9 gold)
What is the least populated state in the USA?
Wyoming. The total population is around 570,000 residents, but there are many cattle ranches in this state with a total cattle population of around 1.3 million.)
Name a "Founding Father" of the United States who was NOT a president.
Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, John Jay, George Mason
What is the most Recent State to be added in America.
Hawaii
How many stars are on the American flag and what do they stand for?
50. The number of states
Who holds the record for the most points in NBA history?
LeBron James
How old is the USA? (As of July 4, 2026)
250 years (1776-2026)
Who is on the $100 bill? (Hint: Slang terms)
Benjamin Franklin (Commonly referred to as Benjamins or Bennies)
Which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
Alaska
How many stripes are on the American flag and what do they stand for?
13. The original 13 colonies of USA
Which team won the most recent Super Bowl?
Seattle Seahawks
What is the longest river in the USA?
Missouri