Famous Americans
Who is George Washington?
The year in which American gained independence.
When is 1776?
This city shares a name with its state. It is a large cultural hub, with many museums and attractions, like Broadway. You might go to this place to see "Lady Liberty."
Where is New York City?
This word describes something interesting, impressive, or good. ("My clothes are very ____!")
What is "Cool?"
Key Features: Drawl, diphthongs (two vowel sounds combined into one), and a slower rhythm. Vowel sounds tend to be elongated, and some consonants are softened.
What is a Southern Accent?
This man makes movies like Moana, Frozen, Tangled, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King.
Who is Walt Disney?
The year in which President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon.
When is 1803?
This place is the capital of the United States of America. The President lives in the White House in this city.
Where is Washington, D.C.?
an informal word used to talk about a person, usually a man or boy. It's similar to saying "guy" or "person."
What is "Dude?"
Key Features: Strong pronunciation of certain vowels, especially the "aw" sound. The "r" sound is often dropped or pronounced less sharply.
What is a New York Accent?
This man was the first African-American President of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
The American Civil War lasted four years. What is one of those years?
1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, or 1865.
This city is the center of modern popular culture. Many influencers, singers, actors, and famous people live here.
Where is Los Angeles (LA, Hollywood)?
a casual way of saying "relax" or "calm down."
What is "Chill?" (Or, "Chill Out!")
Key Features: Often described as the "neutral" American accent, it is characterized by relatively flat vowels, clear articulation, and less regional variation than other accents.
What is a Midwest Accent?
This woman is a famous singer. She was the main singer of Destiny's Child and she is married to Jay-Z.
Who is Beyoncé?
The end of the "Roaring Twenties" was caused by this event in this year.
What is "Black Thursday," the start of the Great Depression in 1929?
This city, especially in the Silicon Valley region, is home to many technology companies, like Apple, Google, and Facebook. (Hint: it's in California and they have a "Golden Gate Bridge.")
Where is San Francisco?
A fun, informal word that means to do something really well or to look amazing. Some people use it when agreeing with another person. It is the same as this emoji: 💅🏻
What is "Slay?"
Key Features: Similar to the neutral American accent but with some distinct differences, such as the "cot" and "caught" vowel merger, and a clear "r" sound. The accent can also be described as more laid-back and informal.
What is a Western Accent?
This man, sometimes known by his moniker "The Greatest," is known as the greatest boxer of all time.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Regarded as one of the worst attacks in American history, on September 11th of this year, nearly 3,000 Americans died.
When is 2001?
This southern city is the home of many oil companies and NASA. (Hint: "_______, we have a problem.")
Where is Houston, Texas?
This phrase is two words and means "spending time with friends" in a casual, relaxed way.
What is "Hang out?"
Key Features: The "r" is often dropped at the end of words (non-rhotic), and vowels may be pronounced in a more nasal manner. "Ah" sounds are common.
What is the Boston Accent?