History of Murica!
In 1776, this document declared the 13 colonies free from British rule
The Declaration of Independence
Famous cat and mouse duo
This state is known best for its maple syrup (and socialists)
Vermont
These massive mammals can’t jump, but they are the largest land animals on Earth
Elephant
Eat fresh
Subway
This president grew up very poor and had very little education, yet was one of the greatest speech-writers to be elected into office
Abraham Lincoln
Goofy
This state has the longest coastline of any US state
Alaska
This animal has a blueish-gray tongue that can be up to 20 inches long
Giraffe
Just do it
Nike
The U.S. Constitution was signed and ratified in 1787, but did not take effect until this year
1789
I taught I taw a putty tat!
Tweetie Bird
About 60% of this state's population lives in its largest city (and likely flies Delta the most)
Utah
Emperor members of this flightless bird species can dive over 1,800 feet and hold their breath for more than 20 minutes
Penguin
In 1803, the U.S. purchased this vast territory from France, doubling its size.
The Louisiana Purchase
DOH!
Homer Simpson
The first U.S. national park was established in this state in 1872
Wyoming (Yellowstone)
A group of these striped animals is called a “dazzle,” and their unique pattern may confuse predators
Zebra
The quicker picker-upper
Bounty
In 1929, the stock market crash on this date signaled the start of the Great Depression
October 24, aka Black Tuesday
Three small superheroines
Powerpuff Girls
The world's first skyscraper was built in this state in 1885
Illinois
These slow-moving mammals can slow their heart rate enough to hold their breath longer than dolphins—up to 40 minutes
Sloth
Melts in your mouth, not in your hands
M&Ms