Early America
What was the name of the Pilgrims' ship?
The Mayflower
Which American is credited with inventing bifocals?
Who was the tallest U.S. president?
Abraham Lincoln
What year did Apple introduce the first iPod?
2001
What is Dr. Seuss's best-selling book of all time?
Green Eggs and Ham
What was the name of the first permanent American colony?
Jamestown, after King James I
Lewis and Clarke are famous for exploring the American West. What are their first names?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke
Who was the first president to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson in 1868
What was the last state to be admitted into the union?
Hawaii
What were the names of the two lead actors in I Love Lucy?
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
What city was the first capital of the United States?
New York City
Other than baseball, what sport is Babe Ruth known for?
Golf
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams
What are the two greatest economic recessions in American History?
The Great Depression and the 2008 Recession (also called the Great Recession)
Which state was Michael Jackson born in?
Indiana
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What is Marilyn Monroe's real name?
Norma Jean Baker
Which presidents were assassinated while in office?
Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, John F. Kennedy
What date was the moon landing?
July 20, 1969
In what decade was the Garfield comic strip first published?
the 1970s
Where did Christopher Columbus land?
The Caribbean Islands, Central and South America
Which famous woman has been on American currency?
Martha Washington
What is the shortest time a president has spent in office?
31 Days - William Henry Harrison
What year did Hollywood begin making movies?
1908
What were Nickelodeons?
Early motion-picture films with a 5 cent entry fee