Geography
▪ Missouri (River) ▪ Mississippi (River)
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas
Name one state that borders Mexico.
▪ because there were 13 original colonies ▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
▪ Pacific (Ocean)
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
▪ Washington, D.C
What is the capital of the United States?*
▪ because there is one star for each state ▪ because each star represents a state ▪ because there are 50 states
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
▪ Atlantic (Ocean)
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
▪ New York (Harbor) ▪ Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
▪ The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the name of the national anthem?
▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
Name one state that borders Canada.