American History
This war was fought between in Northern Southern states from 1861 to 1865
What was the Civil War
This author wrote the novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, which depicted the harsh realities of slavery
Who is Harriet Beecher Stowe
The smallest U.S. state by area
What is Rhode Island
This American rock band is known for hits like “Hotel California”
Who are the eagles
This American inventor is known for the assembly line technique
Who is Henry Ford
The first successful English colony in America, established in 1607
What is Jamestown
Known as the “Father of His Country”
Who is George Washington
This river forms part of the border between U.S. and Mexico
What is the Rio Grande
This famous American film festival is held annually in Utah
What is Sundance Film Festival
The medical breakthrough involved the development of insulin for diabetes treatment
What is the discovery of insulin
The event that sparked an American Revolution, where colonists protested British taxes
What is the Boston Tea Party
This actress is known for her iconic role in ”Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.
Who is Audrey Hepburn
This U.S. state is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”
What is Minnesota
This iconic American candy bar consists of chocolate, caramel, peanuts and nougat
What are snickers
This invention by Thomas Edison was critical for home lighting
What is the incandescent light bulb
This treaty ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783
What is the Treaty of Paris
This Civil Rights icon refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks
The highest mountain in the contiguous United States
What is Mount Whitney
This genre of music is characterized by its upbeat rhythms and originated in New Orleans
What is Jazz
This portable music player transformed how people listen to music in the 2000s
What is the iPod
The year the stock market crashed, leading to the Great Depression
What is 1929
The “King of Jazz”, famous for his innovative music style in the 1920s
Who is Paul Whiteman
This U.S. territory is located in the Caribbean and is known for its beautiful beaches
What is Puerto Rico
This American holiday that commemorates those who have served in the military
What is Memorial Day
This technology allowed for the mass production of books in the 15th century
What is the printing press