American History
Who was the first President of the U.S?
George Washington?
When is Independence Day in the U.S?
What color are school buses in the U.S?
yellow
What is the building called where the President lives?
The White House
Who was the first black President of the U.S?
Barack Obama
In what year did the U.S. become a country?
1776
When do American's celebrate Christmas?
December 25th
What is the American football championship called?
The Superbowl
Which city has the largest population?
New York City
Who is the current president of the United States?
Donald Trump
Which country gave the U.S. the Statue of Liberty as a gift? (Bonus points if you know what color the statue was originally)
France
(copper)
Where do Americans go to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve? (Or where do we watch it happen on TV?)
Time Square in New York City
Name 3 foods commonly served at Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S?
Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, corn, mac and cheese
How many states are there?
50
Who was the first man on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
How many states (colonies) did the U.S. have when it became a country?
13
In what month is Thanksgiving? (Bonus points if you know when)
November (the 4th Thursday)
What is the national sport?
Baseball
The U.S. is the _____ largest country in the world?
3rd
What is the name of the man who founded Apple?
Steve Jobs
Name the two sides who fought in the American Civil War
The Union and the Confederacy/The North and the South
Argentina
Explain what it means when we call the United States a melting pot of cultures.
That it is a country made up of a lot of different cultures. As people from other countries continue to move the United States, they bring their own cultures with them and those cultures continue to influence American traditions, foods, and points of view.
Which state is made up entirely by islands formed by volcanoes?
Hawaii
Who is the man who gave the "I Have a Dream" Speech in 1963?