New York City
Name the two most popular newspapers in this city.
Wall Street Journal and New York Times
What is the most populated state?
California
What is a gold rush?
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Democrats and Republicans
What is the capital city of the US?
Washington DC
Give two of New York City's nicknames.
The Big Apple, The City that Never Sleeps, Concrete Jungle
What country did LA belong to before the US took it?
Mexico
Finish the sentence: In _____ Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
1492
Name four US presidents
Barack Obama, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Donald Trump...
Finish this sentence: "What happens in Vegas..."
Stays in Vegas
What is Ellis Island known for?
Immigration station
This prison is thought to be the most difficult to escape in the world. What is its name?
Alcatraz
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What president ended slavery in the US?
Abraham Lincoln
Name one state from the top 5 of the states with highest obesity rate.
Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Indiana.
How many theatres are there on Broadway?
41
What popular food + drink chain was started in Seattle?
Starbucks
What year did the cold war start?
1947
What are the three branches of government in the USA?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Name two songs that are about US cities.
Empire State of Mind, California Girls, New York New York, Waking up in Vegas
Name three things you can find in Times Square.
Large electronic billboards, half naked people dressed up, big stores, lots of tourists, the ball drop
This highway goes from Chicago to LA. What is it called?
Route 66
What was the last state to join the USA?
Hawaii
In what state was the US constitution written?
Pennsylvania
Name two thing that New Jersey is known for.
Beaches, boardwalks, music, Jersey Shore, bagels, italian ice