American Basics
What are the three colors of the American Flag?
Red, White, and Blue
Who was the 1st president of the United States?
George Washington
What holiday celebrates American Independence?
4th of July
What country is directly north of the United States?
Canada
What language is most commonly spoken in the United States?
English
How many states are in the United States?
50
Which Civil Rights leader gave the "I Have a Dream Speech?"
Martin Luther King Jr.
What country did the American colonies fight for independence from?
Great Britain/England
What country is directly south of the United States?
Mexico
What bird is a national symbol of the United States?
Bald eagle
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What is the name of the Broadway Musical that tells the life story of a founding father?
Hamilton
What war was fought between the North and the South?
The Civil War
What two oceans does the United States touch?
Pacific and Atlantic
What city is home to the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
How many stripes are on the American Flag?
13
Which two famous Americans were known for "Exploring the West?"
Lewis and Clark
What event on December 7, 1941, led the U.S. into World War II?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
What two states are not apart of the continental United States?
Alaska and Hawaii
What purchase from France roughly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase
What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
What river is commonly associated with dividing the eastern and western United States?
The Mississippi River
What sport is known as "Americas past time."
Baseball