US 1600s-1700s
Who was the first US President?
George Washington
What major 1803 land deal with France doubled the size of the U.S.?
The Louisiana Purchase
When did the US enter WWII?
December 8, 1941
What hurricane devasted New Orleans in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina
What were the names of Christopher Columbus's ships?
The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria
Which battle is known as the first armed conflict between the British and American revolutionaries?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Which battle during the Mexican-American War saw a famous 13-day siege at a mission?
The Alamo
What year did women get the right to vote?
1920
What year did the first iPod come out?
2001
Which pandemic affected a third of the world’s population near the end of World War I?
The Spanish Flu
What was the first governing document of the United States, later replaced by the Constitution?
What country gifted the Statue of Liberty?
France
Who was the first Black American president?
Barack Obama
What is the year 2000 also known as?
Y2K
Which Roman emperor accidentally set fire to the Library of Alexandria?
Who did Pocahontas marry?
John Rolfe....a white man
Who was the first president to be impeached?
Andrew Jackson
What year did American astronauts land on the moon?
1969
What state decided the 2000 presidential election?
Florida
Which ancient Greek city-state was known for having the most powerful army in the land?
Sparta
What major holiday was banned in Boston between 1659-1681?
Christmas...the audacity
What war included the burning of the White House in 1814?
The War of 1812
In what decade was the Interstate Highway system authorized?
1950s
What animated film won the first ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2001?
Shrek
What was the first nation to send an astronaut to space?
The Soviet Union