American Civilization Week 1: Introduction to AC

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Christopher Columbus set foot on the Bahamas in 1492.

True

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the French royal family.

False

Blue jeans were invented by Jacob M. Davis in partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. in 1871, setting a new American casual dressing style.

True

The national memorial to four great American presidents includes George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

True

Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech in New York City.

False

Amerigo Vespucci was the Italian explorer who invented the phrase Mundus Novus.

True

The phrase 'the West Indies' was named by Christopher Columbus upon reaching India in the west.

False

America was officially named in 1507 after Amerigo Vespucci.

False

The American Motto 'In God we trust' has been in use since 1775.

False

Alaska is the smallest state in the United States of America.

False

Explore the concept of civilization in American society, focusing on the development of culture and social organizations. Learn about the well-known national memorials dedicated to four great American presidents. Discover the significance of landmarks like the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

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