General
How many colonies were originally formed in the United States?
13
How many states in America are there now?
50
Where is Hollywood located?
Los Angeles, California.
Which oceans surround the United States?
Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic oceans.
Population of USA (+- 5 million)
324.6 million people.
In what year did America officially emerge?
in 1776
What are the main regions of USA?
Northeast, Midwest, South, West.
Why did filmmakers move to California in the early 1900s? Name one reason.
Good weather / sunlight / different landscapes.
In which state there are officially more cows than people?
South Dakota.
What popular blue thing was invented in San-Francisco as work clothes for gold miners?
Jeans.
In what year did Christopher Columbus reached America?
in 1492
What region is largest and most geographycally diverse? And which states from that region were mentioned?
West: California.
What was the original name of the Hollywood sign?
Hollywoodland.
What was the name of the space mission that put Americans on the moon?
Apollo 11.
What is the largest state in the US?
Alaska.
What is Western Expansion?
It is the process of expanding a country's territory in search of wealth and new opportunities.
What region is the oldest and most densely populated? And which states from that region were mentioned?
Northeast: NYC&Washington.
Why did Hollywood grow so quickly in the early 20th century?
Strong film industry system/international audience/new technology.
Which artist received the most Grammy awards throughout their career?
Beyoncé.
What civilizations lived in North America long before Europeans?
Incas, Aztecs, Mayans
What are the 3 steps of Western Expansion?
The Louisiana Purchase, Alaska, Hawaii.
If you are in the “Heartland” of America, which region are you in? What is this region known for?
Midwest: agriculture
What film introduced sound to cinema and in what year?
The Jazz Singer, 1927.
How many time zones are there in the USA?
9
Which state was an independent republic before joining the country?
Texas.