People and Places
The first president of the United States of America
When the United States first became a country, how many original colonies were there?
Thirteen
In the United States, collège is called:
Middle School
Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a meal once, and now we celebrate it with this holiday every year
Thanksgiving
True or false: if you are burning the candle at both ends, you are probably very relaxed.
False--You are probably very stressed!
This woman took a stand for the civil rights movement by keeping her seat in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955
Rosa Parks
What do the stars on the American flag represent?
In the United States, lycée is called...
High School
The day after Thanksgiving is known as...
Black Friday
Where is Kenai Fjords National Park located?
Alaska
Dry Tortugas National Park is located in this state
Florida
This civil rights movement leader said "I Have A Dream..."
Martin Luther King Jr
At this age, students can get their driver's license in the United States
Sixteen
Whose job is it to decorate the White House for Christmas?
The First Lady
What is the nickname for the American flag?
Old Glory
This man was the first Black Major League Baseball player
Jackie Robinson
The original colonies were divided into how many regions?
Three (New England, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies)
What is the largest/most important school dance in American high schools?
Prom
This Christmas treat combines architecture, candy decorations, and delicious cookies.
Gingerbread House
Which of these idioms means to give up on something?
a. put my foot in my mouth
b. throw in the towel
c. cat's got my tongue
b. throw in the towel
This president abolished slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln
In 1803, the size of the U.S. doubled when it purchased land from France. This was called the ___________ _____________.
Louisiana Purchase
What makes American schools different from French schools?
Open--Sports teams, mascots, clubs and activities, grades, buses, etc
This is our Independence Day
July 4th
This president created the first national parks
Teddy Roosevelt