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The Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains
What document declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which state is the biggest by lad mass?
Alaska
What ocean borders the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What year did the United States gain independence?
1776
How many branches make up the United States government?
3
Which state is biggest by population?
California
(with about 39 million people)
Which state is famous for the volcanoes?
Hawaii
(Alaska)
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the branches of government?
Executive
Legislative
Judiciary
True or False: Washington D.C. is a part of Maryland the state
False
Washington D.C. is it's own district and is not part of any state!
Name 3 of the Great Lakes
Michigan
Erie
Superior
Huron
Ontario
What 3 countries were competing for control of the fur trade?
Dutch, French, Britain
Who was a leader in the Jamestown Settlement?
John Smith
What was the first state in the United states?
Delaware
What is the longest river that runs through the United States?
Missouri River
(1 mile longer than the Mississippi River)
Name 2 types of charters that allowed people to get land and start a colony
Proprietary
Company
Royal
Who was the King of England when the United States declared independence?
King George III