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100

What holiday recognizes the achievement of the American worker?

Labor Day

100

Name the last 2 states to join the Union

Alaska and Hawaii

100

What is the most commonly consumed food on July 4?

The hot dog

100

In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1776

100

What President is on the one dollar bill?

George Washington

200

True or False: Columbus Day is a Federal Holiday in 2022

True

200

What is the most populous state?

California

200

What is the most common cause of hospital visits on July 4?

Fireworks related injuires

200

How many stripes are on the American Flag?

13

200

Who wrote the Gettysburg Address?

Abraham Lincoln

300

What holiday is associated with the busiest day for plumbers?

Thanksgiving

300

Alphabetically, what is the last state?

Wyoming

300

Who sang "Born in the USA"?

Bruce Springsteen

300

Who created the first American flag?

Betsy Ross

300

Name 2 presidents that were assassinated.

John Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley.

400

On what two holidays does the President of the United States lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Memorial Day and Veterans' Day

400

What is the capital of Illinois?

Springfield

400

Who is the 2022 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Champion?

Joey Chestnut

400

What is the National Anthem of the United States?

The Star Spangled Banner

400

Who was the 2nd president of the United States?

John Adams

500

What holiday commemorates the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery?

Juneteenth

500

Name 6 of the original 13 colonies.

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Delaware, Virginia, Rhode Island, Connecticut, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey.

500

Who sang "Party in the USA"?

Miley Cyrus

500

Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock

500
Name the 4 presidents on Mount Rushmore.

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln