Things You Should've Learned in U.S. History
U.S. Geography
Civics Syllabus
American Landmarks
Citizenship
100
Prior to becoming a state, Florida was a colony of this European nation.
Spain
100
The capital of the United States
Washington, D.C.
100
"E.O.C" stands for this exam that you will take in May; it is worth 30% of your final grade for the year.
"End of Course"
100
A gift from the French to mark America's 100th birthday, this landmark stands tall behind the New York skyline.
Statue of Liberty
100
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
1 star per state = 50 states
200
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.
July 4
200
Which two bodies of water border the continental United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
200
Define integrity
Doing the right thing; acting responsibly and honestly on your own
200
Located in Arizona, it is the largest national park in the United States. Home to many Native American tribes and more than 4.5 million visitors per year.
Grand Canyon
200
In what month do citizens vote for President of the United States?
November
300
When this conflict concluded, the American colonies gained Independence from the British
American Revolution
300
This body of water borders Florida to the west.
Gulf of Mexico
300
This project is a requirement for the ADV class, but is also open to all students.
History Fair
300
Located in South Dakota, this landmark is engraved with the faces of four U.S. Presidents (Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt, and Lincoln)
Mount Rushmore
300
The name of the national anthem of the United States
Star Spangled Banner
400
President _____________ purchased the _____________ Territory from France in 1803 at a whopping 4 cents per acre ($15 million total), essentially doubling the size of the United States.
Jefferson;
Louisiana
400
You don't skip it, you climb it. This is the longest mountain range in North America, stretching more than 3,000 miles.
Rocky Mountains
400
What is the 2024-2025 National History Fair theme?
Rights and Responsibilities
400
A dedication to the 16th President of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial
400
Why does the flag have 13 red and white stripes?
Each stripe represents the 13 colonies
500
The first shots of the Civil War were fired here in April of 1861.
Fort Sumter, SC
500
With a total length of 2,431 miles, this river is the longest in the United States by only 1 mile.
Missouri River
500
Define civics, in your own words without using the word HISTORY
Social study that deals with the rights and duties of citizens, as well as the organizations and functions of government.
500
This building is home to the lawmaking branch of the American government in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Capitol Building
500
List any FIVE federal holidays in the United States.
- New Years' Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day