Early American History
Who were the first people to live in North America?
Native Americans (Indigenous Peoples)
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is the biggest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What is money used for?
Buying Things
How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
13
Which European explorer is credited with discovering America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What do we call the money people earn from working?
Income
What do the 50 stars on the flag stand for?
The 50 states
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on to reach America?
The Mayflower
What is the highest law in the United States?
The U.S. Constitution
Which continent do we live on?
North America
What do people trade when they don’t use money?
Barter
What holiday celebrates America’s independence?
The Fourth of July
What was the first permanent English settlement in America?
Jamestown, Virginia
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What are the four main directions on a map?
North, South, East, West
What do we call things people need to live, like food and water?
Needs
What is the name of the U.S. national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Why did the Pilgrims leave England to come to America?
For religious freedom
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Missouri River
What is something people like to have but don’t need to live?
A Want
What statue in New York City is a symbol of freedom?
The Statue of Liberty