US History
When does the United States celebrate independence day?
July 4th
Who is currently the president of the United States?
Joe Biden
How old do US citizens have to be in order to vote for the President?
Eighteen (18) and older
"It's raining cats and dogs"
Its raining really hard
What is the capital of Indiana
Indianapolis
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for Civil Rights
Worked for equality for all Americans
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrat and Republican
"To have a green thumb"
To be successful at gardening
Why does the US flag have 50 stars?
Name two national US holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
4 years
"Call it a day"
Declare the end of working on a task
Name one of the US national landmarks
Statue of Liberty
The White House
Lincoln Memorial
Mount Rushmore
What is the name of the US national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who is considered the "father of our nation"?
George Washington
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
"Two peas in a pod"
Very similar
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
The Pacific Ocean
What was Apollo 11?
The American spaceflight that first landed humans on the moon in July of 1969.
What is Abraham Lincoln known for?
Emancipation Proclamation (freed slaves)
Led the US during the Civil War
16th President of the US
What are the three branches of Government in the US?
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Executive Branch
"Head over heels"
To be very much in love
Name two states that border Indiana?
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky