American History
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
In which city were the Twin Towers located?
NYC
What is the largest U.S. state by land area?
Alaska
What is a noun?
Person, place, thing, idea
A student reads an article about the American Revolution. The author includes dates, quotations from historical documents, and information from historians. What is the author's main purpose? - Persuade, Inform, or Entertain
Inform
What gift did America receive from France in 1886: Hint, it's in NY.
Statue of Liberty
What was the name of the site where the Twin Towers stood?
The World Trade Center
What is the smallest U.S. state by land area?
Rhode Island
Run, study, examine, and jump are examples of...
verbs
“The exhausted soldiers trudged through the snow at Valley Forge.”
What does trudged mean in this context?
What document begins with “We the People”?
The US Constitution
In which state did Flight 93 crash on September 11, 2001?
PA
Which ocean borders the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Explain the difference between central idea and supporting ideas.
c = most important point & s backs it up
Are corroded and preserved synonyms or antonyms? Explain.
Antonyms - one means to ruin and one means to save
What was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
What city was the plane heading to that was hijacked?
LA
The Grand Canyon is located in which state?
Arizona
implicitly stated.
“The bald eagle became a symbol of American freedom.”
What is a symbol?
What year did the Declaration of Independence get adopted?
1776
The September 11 attacks led to major changes in U.S. airport security. What federal agency was created in response and later became responsible for airport security?
TSA - Transportation Security Administration
What mountain range stretches from Georgia to Maine along the eastern United States?
Appalachian Mountains
An inference means putting __ + __ to ___ ____ ___
background knowledge + text evidence to figure something out
“The American flag waved proudly above the battlefield.”
What figurative language is being used?
Personification