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Native Americans

Who lived in America before the europeans Arrived?

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George Washington

Who was the first president of the U.S.?


100

4th of July

When does the U.S. celebrate its independence?

100

High Taxes

Why did the colonist fight the British/want independence from the British?

100

To represent the original 13 colonies

Why does the American flag has 13 stripes?

200

Atlantic 

What ocean is on the East Coast?

200

Abraham Lincoln

Who led the U.S. in the Civil War?

200

Labor Day

What United States holiday celebrates workers contributions to the country?

200

U.S. males sign up for this when they turn 18

What is the selective service?

200

One for each state

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

300

The Missouri

The Mississippi

What are the 2 longest rivers in the U.S.?

300

Martin Luther King JR

Who led the civil rights movement?

300

1776

What year was the declaration of independence adopted?

300

The United States of America

What do we show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Alligiance?

300

The Star-Spangled Banner

What is the name of the national anthem?

400

Louisiana

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803

400

Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the declaration of independence?

400

November

In what month is the election day for the president?

400

Gift from France located in New York, New York

What is the Statue of Liberty?

400

We the people

What are the first three words of the constitution which symbolize self government?

500

Washington DC

What is the capital of the United States?

500

Susan B Anthony

What famous American female thought for women’s rights and women suffrage?

500

11th day of the 11th month

When is Veterans Day celebrated?

500

April 15th

What is the last day to submit your taxes in the United States?

500

Betsy Ross

Who made the first American flag?