Geography
What is the capital of the U.S.?
Washington, D.C.
Who was the first U.S. president?
George Washington
What’s the U.S. national holiday?
Independence Day
What is the U.S. currency?
U.S. Dollar (USD)
Name a landmark in Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial
Name a state bordering Canada.
Alaska
What caused the Civil War?
Slavery and states' rights
What is Thanksgiving?
A holiday for giving thanks for harvest.
What’s a major U.S. industry?
Technology
What’s the Statue of Liberty’s symbol?
Freedom
What’s Alaska’s climate?
Cold, subarctic
What ended slavery?
The Emancipation Proclamation.
What is jazz music’s role?
It’s a major American cultural contribution.
How does the stock market work?
It allows buying and selling company shares.
What is the Lincoln Memorial?
A monument to Abraham Lincoln.
What’s the Grand Canyon?
A large gorge carved by the Colorado River.
Why was the U.S. Constitution created?
To replace the Articles of Confederation.
What was the Civil Rights Movement?
A fight for equal rights for African Americans.
What’s Silicon Valley known for?
It’s a hub for tech innovation.
What’s the White House’s role?
It’s the U.S. president’s residence.
How does the U.S. location affect trade?
It has access to both oceans, aiding international trade.
What was the Great Depression?
A severe economic downturn in the 1930s.
How has pop culture influenced the world?
American films, music, and fashion are globally influential.
How does the U.S. affect global trade?
It’s a major market and trade partner.
Why is Mount Rushmore famous?
It features four U.S. presidents’ faces.