The discovery of America
What people was the first to actually discover the new world of mainland America Before Christopher Columbus?
The vikings
How many states were there in America when the war for independence began?
A: 7
B: 13
C: 17
B: 13
Which parts of America were fighting each other in the American Civil war?
The North and the South
How many states are there in the US?
50
What to countries share borders with the US?
Mexico and Canada
What year did Christopher Columbus discover America?
A: 1492
B: 1692
C: 1892
A: 1492
Who was ruling over the American states when the war Broke out? Who were the Americans fighting against for freedom?
The United Kingdom (The British)
What was the situation with many black Americans in the south that was one of the main reasons for the war?
Slavery - the lived as slaves.
Who is the current president of the US?
Joe Biden
What are the names of the two oceans on each side of The US?
The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
Which country gave the money, ships and food for the expedition to America?
A: Italy
B: France
C: Spain
C: Spain
The strong country who hated The United Kingdom helped the Americans? What country was this?
(Bonus - As a sign of friendship this country gave a famous massive statue to the Americans - What is the name of the statue?)
France
(The Statue Liberty)
What is a cotton plantation?
It is a big farm that harvest cotton (bomuld)
Which City in the US has the highest population?
A: Dallas
B: San Fransisco
C: New York
C: New York - 8,405,837 people
What state is famous for Hollywood?
California
How many ships sailed west on the expedition?
(Bonus - if you remember some of their names)
3 ships
La Niña, La Pinta and La Santa Maria
What year did the American war for independence start?
A: 1475
B: 1675
C: 1775
C: 1775
Who was the President of the US when the war was fought? He was very strong anti-slavery.
Abraham Lincoln
In Denmark and most of the world we use the very smart metric system. In the US, However, they us a different and rather stupid system called?
A: The stupid system
B: The imperial system
C: The American system
B: The imperial system
What state is located most to the north?
Alaska
The discoverer of America is considered a great hero. There is holiday named after him. What is it called?
Christopher Columbus Day
One of the best generals in the American Army became the first American president. What was his name?
Hint: The American capital is named after him.
George Washington
The war started because the South wanted to make a country of their own. What was the Name of that country?
A: The Union
B: The Confederacy
C: The Section
B: The Confederacy
The Americans were the first on the moon, but what was the name of the first man on the moon?
A: Neil Legstrong
B: Neil Earstrong
C: Neil Armstrong
C: Neil Armstrong
What small island state is located most to the west?
Hawaii