President
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims traveled to North America in 1620?
The Mayflower
Where was the The Declaration of Independence signed?
The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence occurred primarily on August 2, 1776 at the Pennsylvania State House, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who was the African American abolitionist who guided hundreds of slaves away from the bondage of slavery?
Harriet Tubman
Who became US president after 37th President Richard Nixon resigned?
Gerald Ford (August 9,1974)
When was the Civil War?
April 12, 1861
Where did the British surrender?
Yorktown, Virginia
Who was the United States first lady when John Adams was in office?
Louisa Adams
Which two signers of the Declaration of Independence went on to serve as presidents of the United States?
John Adams (March 4, 1797-March 4, 1801) and Thomas Jefferson (March 4, 1801-March 4, 1809).
How World War II ended?
World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945 after the U.S.A. dropped two atomic bombs on the country, which killed over a 100 thousand people. The Allies offered Japan a chance to surrender prior to dropping the bombs, but they refused. Germany had already surrendered to the Allies in May.
On which river is the USA's highest concrete dam?
The Colorado River
Who was the overall commander of the Union Army at the end of the Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant was the final commander of the Union Army.
Why did Abraham Lincoln wear a top hat?
According to the Smithsonian, Abraham Lincoln wore a tall hat to protect himself against inclement weather while traveling and to store important documents.
Why caused the Vietnam War?
The initial cause that caused the Vietnam War was the intention to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government that was led by the communist guerrillas Viet Cong and the National Liberation Front, which had the support of North Vietnam which ended in a War between the two countries.
In which natural valley is San Jose?
Santa Clara
Who was the first African American elected to be on the U.S. Senate?
Edward Brooke
Who in 1963 murdered Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin supposedly assassinated US President John F. Kennedy?
Jack Ruby
Who is credited with the original American flag design?
Betsy Ross
The Black Hills lie between which two rivers?
Belle Fourche an Cheyenne
How are women able to vote today?
The Women's Suffrage