Geography
What ocean borders the West coast?
Pacific Ocean
What is one tourist attraction in Illinois?
Cloud Gate, Willis Tower, Bulls Stadium, Wrigley Field, ETC
When did Illinois become a state?
1818
Who is our current vice president?
Kamala Harris
How many points are on a compass?
8
North, Northwest, West, Southwest, South, East, Southeast, Northeast
What mountain range is in the East?
Appalachian Mountains
What is the most populated city in USA?
New York City
What did Rosa Parks boycott?
Buses
What president led us through the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What tells you what the information is on a map?
Map Key
What river did Lewis and Clark travel on when travelling West?
Missouri River
What is the most populated state in the USA?
California
Who joined Lewis and Clark on their journey west?
Corps of Discovery or Sacajewea or Toussaint Charboneau
What does the executive branch do with laws?
Enforce laws
What is the difference between a physical map and a political map.
Physical- water and land features seem to pop off page
Political- states, cities, capitals
What is the lowest point in America?
Death Valley
Washington DC
What was Memorial Day originally called?
Decoration Day
What are the two political parties?
Republican and Democrat
How many region are taught in 4th grade?
5
West, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest
Define prairie
Flat ground for miles and miles
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
What movement was Martin Luther King Jr. a part of?
Civil Rights Movement
Who are the 2 candidates for the presidential election in November 2024?
Joe Biden and Donald Trump
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial