True False
Texas is the largest state in the USA.
False. Alaska is the largest. It's more than twice the size of the second largest state, which is Texas.
How many countries share borders with the USA?
Two. Canada and Mexico.
When is Halloween celebrated?
on the 31st of October
Americans buy more Mexican salsa per year than ketchup.
True. This has been true since 1992; $680 million was spent on salsa last year, compared to $420 million for ketchup.
What is the highest peak in the USA?
Denali, Alaska
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
on Fourth Thursday of November.
The USA has 5% of the world's population but 25% of the world's prisoners.
True. The prison population has increased by 700% since 1971 to almost 2.2 million.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from another country. Which one was it?
France
What Americns do On New Year’s Eve?
Americans prepare for the New Year.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1876.
False. It was signed in 1776.
What is the biggest and most populous US territory?
Puerto Rico
What is Mardi Gras in New Orleans?
Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a party paradise of street dancing and parades.
Häagen-Dazs is an American company.
True. It was started by the Mattus brothers in New York in 1976. They chose the name, which doesn't actually mean anything, because they thought it sounded Danish and they admired Denmark and its culture.
How many states are there on the American mainland?
49
How is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
Celebrating Irish heritage in the USA every year on the 17th of March, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with displays of the color green, parades, drinking, and parties.