U.S. Basics
What do the 50 stars and 13 stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
The 50 states and the 13 original colonies
What was the main reason the 13 colonies declared independence in 1776?
To break free from British control and unfair taxes
What made the 2020 election especially historic?
It happened during COVID and had a record turnout.
Why are the U.S. and Mexico so closely connected?
They share a long border, trade, and family ties
What were the three regions of the 13 colonies?
New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
What are two major natural features found in the U.S.?
The Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River
What was “Manifest Destiny”?
The idea that the U.S. was meant to expand westward
Why is Kamala Harris’s role as Vice President historic?
She was the first woman and first Black and South Asian VP
What’s one issue both countries are trying to solve together?
Drug trafficking and fentanyl smuggling
What was the Southern Colonies’ economy based on?
Farming and slave labor (plantations)
What’s the main role of the Supreme Court in the U.S.?
To interpret the Constitution and decide if laws are fair
What was one big result of the Civil War?
Slavery was abolished with the 13th Amendment.
What did many schools and jobs switch to during COVID?
Remote learning and working from home
Why does the U.S. have troops in South Korea?
To help defend against threats from North Korea
What do we call the trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
The Triangular Trade
Why do we call the first 10 amendments the “Bill of Rights”
They protect basic individual freedoms like speech and religion
What was the Cold War mostly about?
Tension between the U.S. and Soviet Union over power and ideology
What app became popular for writing and chatting using AI?
ChatGPT
How has Korean pop culture (like K-pop and K-dramas) helped South Korea build soft power in the U.S.?
It made Korean culture popular worldwide and increased interest in Korea’s language, products, and lifestyle
In which U.S. city can you find one of the largest Korean American communities?
Los Angeles and New York
What motto appears on U.S. money and official documents?
“In God We Trust”
What did Martin Luther King Jr. fight for?
Civil rights and equality for African Americans
What country is a global competitor of the U.S. in technology, economy, and clean energy?
China
What are two areas where the U.S. and South Korea have recently worked together?
Defense and technology (like chips and AI)
What is the second most spoken language in the U.S. after English?
Spanish