July 4th
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
To celebrate America's independence from the British!
Where did jazz music originate?
New Orleans, Louisiana!
What is Louisiana's nickname?
The Pelican State!
What is the capitol of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is America's national flower? (HINT: you give these to your sweetheart when you're in trouble)
The Rose!
How many stars and stripes does the US flag have?
50 stars and 13 stripes!
What instrument was Louis Armstrong known to play?
The trumpet!
Name one (or more) instruments traditionally used in Cajun music.
Fiddle, accordion, triangle, and washboards!
Which American river is the fourth longest in the world, runs 2,320 miles north to south, and drains into 31 states? (HINT: the mouth is in our state!)
The Mississippi River!
What all-American pastry was invented in the 1930s in Illinois and was named after an advertisement for "Twinkle Toe Shoes"?
Twinkies!
What is the proper shape to fold an American Flag?
A triangle!
Where was Elvis Presley born?
Tupelo, Mississippi!
What is Louisiana's state drink?
Milk!
What is the largest state in the USA?
Alaska, it has an area of 663,268 square miles!
True or False: America's official language is English.
FALSE: America was build on the principle of immigration, so there is no official language of the country!
Every Independence Day, how many times doe the Liberty Bell ring?
13 times, to commemorate the 13 colonies!
What dance move was Chuck Berry known to do during his performances?
The "duck walk"!
Which US General Won the Battle of New Orleans in 1812?
Andrew Jackson!
Where is the deepest lake in the US located?
Oregon! Crater lake is 1,932 ft. deep and was formed by an ancient volcano.
The US spans over _______ time zones.
5!
What is the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 total!
When did Hank Williams record "Your Cheatin' Heart"?
1952!
Which landmark building in New Orleans completed construction in 1975, costing a grand total of $163,313,315?
The Super Dome!
Which state contains buildings that are so big that they have their own unique zip codes?
New York! There are 43 buildings within New York that are big and populated enough to have their own zip codes.
Which USA monument is a statue carved into the side of a mountain in Washington state?
Mount Rushmore!