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100
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific Ocean
100
What is the name of the president of the United States now?
Barack Obama
100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies.
200
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
200

Who is the governor of your state?

Roy Cooper

200
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote write to a newspaper (many others)
200
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
200
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day MLK, Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas
300
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
the Mississippi
300
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
300
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the flag the U.S.
300

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

Various Answers

300
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
400

What is the capital of your state?

Raleigh

400
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic Party
400

What main Executive Branch official is elected every 4 years?

President

400
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for freedom
400

What was George Washington's wig made out of?

Trick Question: It was real/real hair

500
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands
500
Who was the leader of the 13 colonies?
the King of England
500

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

hold federal office jobs

500
What are people from Great Britain called?
British
500

What was the Capital of the US in 1793?

Hint: Fever 1793

Philadelphia