Historical U.S.Figures
Who wrote the United States National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
What day marks the establishment of the United States of America as a country no longer controlled by Britain? (day and year)
July 4, 1776.
Finish this lyric:
"I pledge allegiance to the _____ for which is stands..."
"flag"
This famous landmark is where the president lives.
White House
How many stars are on the American Flag?
50
This man wrote his name the LARGEST on the Declaration of Independence. (Also a nickname for your own signature)
John Hancock
What was the original capital of the United States before it became Washington D.C.?
New York City (1785)
Finish this lyric:
"Oh say can you see, from the ____ early light..."
"dawn's"
This famous landmark is made up of deep valleys, rocks, dirt, trees, and a green river.
Grand Canyon
Where do you place your hand when singing the National Anthem?
Over your heart
American activist, known for not giving up her seat to move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Rosa Parks
True or False?
A high school student created the current American Flag as we see it flying today?
True. Robert G. Heft initially created the American flag in 1958 as the school project during his junior year in high school. Heft scored a B- in his project but was promised by Stanley Pratt, his teacher, that his grade would be reconsidered if the United States Congress was to accept the design for the flag. Heft's design was not only chosen but also adopted by the 1959 presidential proclamation(worldatlas,2017)
Finish this lyric:
"gave proof through the _____that our flag was still there."
night
This famous landmark is a green person holding fire and standing tall on an island.
Statue of Liberty
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What president of the United States had the nickname "Teddy Bear"?
Teddy Roosevelt
Which state has the longest coastline of any state in the U.S.?
Alaska. (6,640 miles)
Finish this phrase:
"Four score and _____ years ago, our fathers..."
"score"
This famous landmark is made up of 4 faces carved into a mountain.
Mount Rushmore
Who was the explorer known for discovering America?
Christopher Columbus
Thomas Jefferson
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
Paul Revere stated:
"The ____ are coming, the ____are coming!"
"British"
This famous landmark was the place of a battle where Americans fought the Mexicans.
The Alamo
What two countries are directly above and below the United States?
Canada and Mexico