Pilgrims 101
What is the name of the boat the Pilgrims sailed to America on?
Plymouth Rock
Who was the first US President?
George Washington
How many states are there?
50
Where does the President live?
Who is the President's "helper"
Vice President
What year did the pilgrims arrive?
1620
What countries was the Revolutionary War between?
The United States, France, and Spain vs. Great Britain
What are the six states that make up New England?
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
How long is a President's term? What is the max number of terms they can have?
4 years
Max 2 terms
How many branches of government are there?
Three
How did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims?
They taught the Pilgrims essential survival skills like farming techniques, how to cultivate crops like corn, beans, and squash, and how to fertilize the soil using fish
Name the 13 colonies
the New England Colonies (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut); the Middle Colonies (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware); and the Southern Colonies (Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia)
What state has the highest population?
California
How many Presidents have there been so far?
47!
What type of government is the US
Democracy
What is the name of the baby born during the voyage?
Oceanus
What date & year was the Declaration of Independence finished?
July 4th, 1776
What ocean is East of America? What ocean is West?
East: Atlantic
West: Pacific
Who was the tallest US President?
Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president in history at 6 feet, 4 inches
What are the two chambers (pieces) of Congress?
House of Representatives & Senate
What is the name of the document that: established a contract to create and abide by laws for the general good of the colony, ensuring order and self-governance
Mayflower Compact
Who were the founding fathers?
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.
What state experiences 24 hours of daylight in the summer & 24 hours of darkness in the winter in some areas?
Alaska
Who was the first left handed President?
James Garfield, the 20th president
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine justices