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100

Who was ranked America’s worse President ever in recent polling?

Who is James Buchanan?

100

What is the most popular city for tourism in the U.S.?  

What is New York City?

100

Some people say it is uncouth to wear white after this holiday.

What is Labor Day?

100

This scientific genius taught at Princeton University and didn’t become an American citizen until the age of 61.  

Who is Albert Einstein?

100

What are the 5 branches of the American military?

What are Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

200

Name two fathers and sons who became Presidents of the U.S.?  

Who are George Bush Sr. and Jr. and who are John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

200

What city was the headquarters of Motown Records and Chrysler?

What is Detroit?

200

This holiday celebrates two of America's most beloved leaders birthdays. 

What is Presidents Day?

200

Who was the first person to try to fly around the world?  

Amelia Earhart

200

Eighteen percent of Americans put who in their will?  

What is their pet?

300

Name one of the two signers of the Declaration of Independence who went on to serve as president of the U.S.  

Who is John Adams / Thomas Jefferson?

300

What city is known for deep-dish pizza, 1920’s gangsters and its “founder” was a black man – Jean Baptiste Point du Sable.

What is Chicago?

300

January 15, 1967, was the first of these celebratory Sundays. Some consider this an unofficial holiday due to parties and the consumption of food and alcohol, and millions of workers calling out the next day. 

What is Super Bowl Sunday?

300

Who started the Apple company (iphone, ipad)?

Who is Steve Jobs?

300

What type of music is America known for creating?

What is country/jazz/bluegrass.

400

What President served 2 non-consecutive terms?

Who was Grover Cleveland?

400

What is the smallest state in the U.S. by population?  

What is Wyoming (586,000 population)?

400

In 1966, Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana studies and leader of the organization US, gave the world this celebration.  

What is Kwanzaa?

400

She was one of the first female Supreme Court judges in US history. She was known for her views of gender equality and women's rights. 

Who was Ruth Bader Ginsberg?

400

In America, on which holiday are the most collect calls reversed?  

What is Father’s Day?

500

Name two African-Americans besides Obama who ran for President of the U.S.?  

Who is George Edwin Taylor (1904) or Shirley Chisolm (1972) or Jessie Jackson (1984)

500

What state is Mount Rushmore located in?

What is South Dakota?

500

This day, the day after Thanksgiving, is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. It is known for its many sales and discounts, and the massive crowds it draws. 

What is Black Friday?


500

This American is the founder, and previous CEO, of Amazon. He is one of the most successful business men in the world, and also one of the richest. 

Who is Jeff Bezos?

500

Finish the slogan for this fast food company, "America run on..."

What is Dunkin'?