United States Geography
How many states make up the United States?
50
When is Independence Day?
July 4th
How many branches of government are there in the U.S.?
3 What are the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches?
Name all the "C" States
California, Colorado, Connecticut
The number of white and red stripes in the American flag
What is 13?
Where is the Grand Canyon located?
Arizona
How many original colonies are there?
13
The capital city of the United States.
What is Washington, D.C.?
Name all the "A" States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas
What is the U.S. national bird
The Bald Eagle
The United States is bordered at the south by _____________________ and at the north by _____________________.
Mexico to the South, Canada to the North
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Protesters wanting American independence threw crates of tea off of a British ship in Boston Harbor to protest England's tax on tea and the lack of colonial representation in government.
Where does the President of the United States live?
The White House
Wali - Texas
Cadi - Mississippi
Bradford - Illinois
Why is America called a 'melting pot'?
As a country of immigrant, the USA is a blend or mix of many cultures. 'Melting' together, we all bring our traditions - like music, food, and history - to create America.
This state is located the furthest west (and north!) of all 50 states?
Alaska!
Alaska also has the most northern point (Point Barrow) and the most western point (Cape Wrangell)
What is the name of the U.S. National Anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
What is the name of the highest court in America?
The Supreme Court
Name all the "W" States
Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
What is the smallest U.S. state?
Rhode Island
Who are the four presidents sculpted on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln
What was the suffrage movement about?
Getting women the right to vote in America with the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. (1920)
What is voting?
Choosing our leaders in an election
Name all the "N" States
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota
What is the official name of The Statue of Liberty?
Liberty Enlightening the World