Important Cities
History
Politics
Geography
National Symbols
100
Why is Los Angeles California important?
It is home to Hollywood
100
Which war was fought between Northern states and Southern states over slavery?
The Civil War
100
Which main political party is represented by a donkey?
Democratic Party
100
Which region has warm humid summers, cold snowy winters, and is home to Niagara Falls?
The Northeastern Region
100
What is the National Bird of the US that represents freedom, courage, and strength?
the Bald Eagle
200
What is the biggest city in the US, known for being the most linguistically diverse city in the World with the best art museum in the Americas?
New York City
200
Which war was fought between the original 13 colonies and Great Britain for US independence?
The Revolutionary War
200
Which main political party is represented by an elephant?
The Republican Party
200
Which Region has mild winters, hot and humid summers, and has hurricanes along the coast?
The Southern Region
200
What national symbol represents freedom, democracy, and being welcoming of immigrants?
The Statue of Liberty
300
What is the Capital of the USA?
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300
Which movement ended racial segregation and ensured more voting rights for Black Americans?
The Civil Rights Movement
300
What two types of government share power in the US? (Hint: federalism)
Federal (national) government and State governments
300
Which region has a tornado season, the Great Lakes, and is known as "the breadbasket" of the US?
The Midwestern Region
300
What do the 13 stripes and 50 stars on the American flag represent?
The original 13 colonies and the 50 states.
400
What is the third largest city in the US, known for its architecture?
Chicago
400
What movement gave women the right to vote?
The Women's Suffrage Movement
400
The US is a "Republic," what does this mean?
The people vote for representatives to make laws and decisions for them.
400
Which region has hot dry summers, very cold winters, and is home to the Redwood Forrest?
The Western Region
400
What is the name of the memorial for an American president from the past? The memorial represents unity and equal rights.
The Lincoln Memorial
