From which country did the USA declare independence in 1776?
Great Britain / England
How many states does the USA have?
50
What is the largest city in the USA?
New York City
Which three colors are on the US flag?
red, white, & blue
Where does the US President live?
The White House
Who was the USA's first president?
George Washington
Which US state is an island?
Hawaii
What US city has the nickname "The City of Angels"?
Los Angeles
How many stars are on the US flag?
50
How long is one presidential term in the USA?
four years
About how old is the USA?
almost 250 years old
What is the largest US state?
Alaska
What is the largest US city in the middle of the country?
Chicago
One of the USA's most famous monuments is a statue in New York City. What is the name of that statue?
The Statue of Liberty
True or False: Every US citizen is required to vote.
False! Voting is optional for citizens in the USA.
How many colonies (which later became states) did the USA originally have?
thirteen
Which is the smallest US state?
Rhode Island
Which US city is not located inside any US state?
Washington D.C.
What is the national bird of the USA?
the bald eagle
What is the name of the group of elected officials who make laws for the USA?
Congress
What big war happened in America from 1861-1865?
The American Civil War
Which US state has the largest population?
California
In which US city did jazz music originate?
New Orleans, Louisiana
What is the national motto of the USA?
"In God we trust"
What are the names of the two major political parties in the USA?
Democrats and Republicans