U.S. Presidents
Geography/National Landmarks
Early American History
20th Century American History
U.S. Pop Culture
100

This “Father of His Country” was the first President of the United States.

Who is George Washington?

100

This mountain range runs from Georgia to Maine and includes the Great Smoky Mountains.

What are the Appalachian Mountains?


100

In 1620, this ship carried the Pilgrims to the New World.

What is the Mayflower?

100

This war between the Allies and Central Powers lasted from 1914 to 1918.

What is World War I?

100

This 1990s Chicago Bulls superstar is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Who is Michael Jordan?

200

He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

200

These four presidents are featured on Mt. Rushmore.

Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, T. Roosevelt

200

This conflict between Britain and the colonies began in 1775 and ended with American independence.

What is the American Revolutionary War?

200

This devastating economic downturn began with the stock market crash of 1929.

What was the Great Depression?

200

This American singer is known as the “King of Rock and Roll.”

Who is Elvis Presley?

300

The only U.S. President to resign from office, he stepped down in 1974.

Who is Richard Nixon?

300

The famous “Gateway Arch” is located in this Midwest city.

What is St. Louis?

300

Written by Thomas Jefferson, this document was adopted on July 4, 1776.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

300

This civil rights leader delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

300

This 1984 film features a friendly alien who wants to “phone home.”

What is E.T.?

400

This “Rough Rider” became president after the assassination of William McKinley.

Who is Theodore Roosevelt?

400

Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America, is found in this U.S. state.

What is Alaska?

400

This 1803 land purchase doubled the size of the United States.

What is the Louisiana Purchase?

400

The United States entered this war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

What is World War II?

400

This is the name of the pink bear in Toy Story 3.

Who is Lotso?

500

Before becoming president, he served as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II.

Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?

500

Known for its geothermal features, this national park was the first in the world when established in 1872.

What is Yellowstone National Park?

500

This agreement created America’s first national government before the Constitution.

What are the Articles of Confederation?

500

President Ronald Reagan declared this wall to be torn down to mark the fall of the Soviet Union.

What is the Berlin Wall?

500

This Star Wars Episode was the first Star Wars movie ever created. 

What is Episode IV, A New Hope?