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What year did Christopher Columbus discover the land that we know as the United States today?

1492

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In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1776. But it wasn’t signed on July 4, 1776. It was adopted by Congress on July 4, but before it could be signed, it had to be written on parchment, which took more than two weeks. Most delegates signed the Declaration on August 2, several signed later, and two never signed it at all.

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What was the first states to be established as part of the United States?

Delaware, ratified the US Constitution on December 7,1787. It was the first of the 13 original colonies to officially join the newly formed union.

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Who was the first president of the United States and who is our current president?

George Washington was the first president and the current president is Donald Trump.

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The United States Capital

Washington D.C

200

Who was the king of England when the US declared it's independence?

King George III

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In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Philadelphia. Philadelphia was home to the Second Continental Congress of the 13 colonies and was where the delegates gathered to debate and vote. On July 4, 1776, it became the capital of the United States. The capital was subsequently located in several cities before it was permanently moved to the District of Columbia in 1801.

200

What state is the largest in the United States currently? The smallest?

Alaska is the largest and Rhode Island is the smallest state.
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What state is the Statue of Liberty located?

New York state

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Arizona's Capital City

Phoenix

300

What was the name of the ship that brought the firsts pilgrims over from Great Britain?

The Mayflower arrived at Cape Cod, Massachusetts on November 11th, 1620. After a few weeks they sailed up the coast to Plymouth and started to build their town.

300

The Declaration of Independence is divided into two parts. The first part lists the goals of the nation. What does the second part list?

Complaints against King George. (You may accept “the British king” or “the English king.”)

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What happened on 

July 4th,1960? 

Hawaii became a state and the 50th star was added to the flag.

300

Out of our nations 47 presidencies, how many presidents have we had?

45 Presidents

300

Missouri's Capital City

Jefferson City

400

What is America's National anthem? Who wrote it?

Star Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key

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How many people signed the Declaration of Independence? 

56 men signed.

400

When did Arizona become a state? (Provide at least the month and year)

February 14, 1912 

400

How many presidents have been elected to serve two terms?

16

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Washington's Capital City

Olympia

500

Who sewed the first American flag?

Betsy Ross

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Who is considered "The Father of The Constitution"?

James Madison

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What states made up the original 13 colonies?

1. Virginia

2. New York

3. Massachusetts 

4. Maryland

5. Rhode Island

6. Connecticut

7. New Hampshire

8. Delaware

9. North Carolina

10. South Carolina

11. New Jersey

12. Pennsylvania

13. Georgia



500

The United States is often called a democracy, but that’s not the country’s form of government. What is the form of government in the United States?

A republic. In response to the question “Well, Doctor, what have we got—a republic or a monarchy?” Benjamin Franklin replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.”

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Vermont's Capital City

Montpelier