American Values
How do you say "liberté" in English?
Freedom
Why did Europeans originally decide to immigrate to America?
For religious freedom / to escape religious persecution
What is the national bird of the U.S.?
Eagle
How many states are in the U.S.?
50
At what age can you drive a car in the U.S.?
16
What is an example of a type of freedom that exists in America? (Freedom of...)
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from discrimination
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
The Statue of Liberty was given to the U.S. by which country?
France!
Name 3 states in the Western U.S.
California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana
What do we call football in America?
Soccer
Finish this sentence: "America is the land of ____"
Opportunity
Where did immigrants arrive in New York in 1900?
Ellis Island
The American President lives in ______(city), in a building called The _______ __________.
Washington D.C., White House
What are the 5 boroughs of New York City?
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx
In your opinion, is the American Dream a myth or reality?
Open response
What does "self-reliance" mean?
Independence / depending only on yourself
Self-reliance is an American value.
What year did America gain independence from Britain?
1776
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
Chicago is located in which state?
Illinois
What are three differences between American high schools and French high schools?
sports teams, lockers, shorter school hours, American high school is 4 years long, the Bac does not exist in America, etc.
What is the definition of the American Dream?
No matter what your background is, if you work hard enough you will achieve success in America.
Name one nationality of people that immigrated to the US in the early 1900s.
Italian, Polish, Russian, Irish, Norwegian, etc.
What is the name of the famous bridge in San Fransisco?
The Golden Gate Bridge
What is the name of my home state and hometown?
Omaha, Nebraska
What is the name of the championship game of American Football?
The Super Bowl