American History
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the main color of the stripes on the U.S. flag?
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Which animated mouse is the mascot of Disney, and the name of his dog?
Mickey Mouse and Pluto
What animal cannot jump?
Elephants
What year did the United States declare independence?
1776
Which city hosted the first official 4th of July celebration?
Philadelphia
Which U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
Florida
Who is known as the “King of Rock and Roll”?
Elvis Pressley
What is the only food that never spoils?
Honey
Which purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States?
Louisiana Purchase
What famous American symbol was gifted by France in 1886?
Statue of Liberty
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
Which movie features the quote “Houston, we have a problem”?
Apollo 13
What is the world’s most stolen food item?
Cheese
Name the U.S. war fought between the North and South from 1861–1865.
Civil War
What document begins with “When in the Course of human events…”?
Declaration of Independence
Which state has the most national parks?
California
Who wrote The Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What animal has the most bones in its body?
Snake
Which early American document established the first national government before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Which U.S. President was the first to host a 4th of July celebration at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson
Which U.S. mountain range contains the highest peak in North America?
Denali (Alaskan Range)
Which 1990s sitcom featured Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe?
Friends
What everyday object was originally invented to help people read sheet music in the dark?
The Glow Stick