United States Geography
How many states make up the United States?
50
Who was the first president of the United States?
A.) John Adams B.) Thomas Jefferson C.) Abraham Lincoln D.) George Washington
George Washington
“We the People of the United States” are the first seven words to what important document?
A.) Declaration of Independence B.) Bill of Rights C.) The Constitution D.) Emancipation Proclamation
The Constitution
How many white and red stripes are there in the American flag?
13
When did America gain Independence?
July 4th, 1776
Which state is located the furthest west?
Hawaii
Who gave the famous speech that starts with the words "I have a dream"?
A.) Malcolm X B.) Rosa Parks C.) Abraham Lincoln D.) Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr
How many electoral votes do you need to win the presidential election?
270
The people who work in the US Congress to make new laws are called?
Senators and Representatives
President's Day is celebrated in which month?
February (third Monday of February)
What is the longest river in the USA?
A.) Mississippi River B.) Colorado River C.) Rio Grande River D.) Missouri River
Missouri
What is the name of the war that was fought between the North and the South?
A.) The American Revolution B.) War of 1812 C.) Spanish American War D.) The Civil War
The Civil War
What are the 3 branches of the federal government? (100 points awarded for each correct branch)
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What animal is the symbol of the US?
Bald Eagle
Which holiday celebrates/remembers troops who have lost their life?
A.) 4th of July B.) Veterans Day C.) Memorial Day D.) President's Day
C. Memorial Day
Which two oceans border the United States?
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
What war was fought in order for the United States to gain independence from Great Britain?
A.) The American Revolution B.) War of 1812 C.) Spanish American War D.) The Civil War
The American Revolution
What are the two main political parties of the United States?
A president is allowed to hold office for a total of how many terms?
2 terms
What does Independence Day commemorate?
A.) The approval of the Declaration of Independence by congress B.) The end of the American Revolution C.) The start of the American Revolution D.) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Approval of the Declaration of Independence by congress
How may time zones are there in the Continental United States?
4
Who was the first American to walk on the moon?
A.) Sally Ride B.) Neil Armstrong C.) Buzz Aldrin D.) Miguel López-Alegría
Neil Armstrong (1969)
What are the 3 requirements to be U.S. president?
How many electoral votes do we have in the U.S in total
538
What does Juneteenth celebrate?
A.) The legal end of the Slave Trade B.) The issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation C.)The end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War D.) The Signing of the Civil Rights Act
The end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War