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What is the name of the highest point in the United States?
What is the name of the highest point in the United States?
- Denali (correct)
- Pike's Peak
- Mount Elbert
- Mount Whitney
Which of these is NOT a major mountain range in the United States?
Which of these is NOT a major mountain range in the United States?
- Cascade Mountains (correct)
- Rocky Mountains
- Appalachian Mountains
- Sierra Nevada
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
- Labor Party and Social Democratic Party
- Conservative Party and Liberal Party
- Democratic Party and Republican Party (correct)
- Green Party and Libertarian Party
Which of these is NOT a national park in the United States?
Which of these is NOT a national park in the United States?
Which of the following is NOT a major city in the United States?
Which of the following is NOT a major city in the United States?
What is the name of the currency used in the United States?
What is the name of the currency used in the United States?
What is the significance of the cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C.?
What is the significance of the cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C.?
Which of these statements is TRUE about the United States?
Which of these statements is TRUE about the United States?
Which of the following is a challenge faced by students in the US education system?
Which of the following is a challenge faced by students in the US education system?
Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws?
Which branch of the US government is responsible for making laws?
Flashcards
Capital of the USA
Capital of the USA
The capital city of the United States is Washington, D.C.
U.S. Federal Structure
U.S. Federal Structure
The USA operates as a federal presidential constitutional republic with power divided between federal and state governments.
U.S. National Flag
U.S. National Flag
The U.S. flag has 50 stars representing states and 13 stripes for original colonies.
Denali
Denali
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Independence Day
Independence Day
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Branches of Government
Branches of Government
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Two-Party System
Two-Party System
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Cultural Diversity
Cultural Diversity
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
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Compulsory Education
Compulsory Education
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Study Notes
Overview of the United States of America
- Located in North America
- Capital city: Washington, D.C.
- Federal republic consisting of 50 states
- Approximately 340 million people
- English is widely used, but no official language at federal level
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
National Symbols
- Flag: Red, white, and blue colors. 50 stars (one for each state) and 13 stripes (representing original British colonies)
- Animals: American bison and bald eagle
Geography
- Borders: Canada to the north, Mexico to the south
- Located between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
- Third-largest country in the world by land area
- Key features:
- Highest Point: Denali (Mt. McKinley) in Alaska
- Lowest Point: Death Valley, California
- Mountain Ranges: Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, Appalachian Mountains
- Longest Rivers: Mississippi and Missouri
- Great Lakes: Shares four of the five (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie) with Canada
National Parks
- Home to world-renowned national parks:
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone
- Yosemite
History
- Native American Tribes: Indigenous populations lived there for thousands of years
- Colonization: European settlers arrived in the 16th century
- Independence: Declared independence from Britain on July 4, 1776
- Civil War: Conflict between Northern and Southern states over slavery and states' rights
- World Wars: Played significant roles in both World War I and World War II
- Modern Events: Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, reshaped domestic and international policies
Political System
- Federal presidential constitutional republic
- Power divided between federal government and states
- Foundational legal framework: US Constitution
- Branches:
- Executive (led by President)
- Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives, forming Congress)
- Judicial (Supreme Court and lower federal courts)
- Two-party system: Democratic and Republican
Culture and Society
- Multicultural: Diverse culture and global influence
- Entertainment industry: Hollywood
- Music: Jazz, rock, hip-hop originated in the USA
- Holidays: Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
- Sports: American football, basketball, baseball
Education
- Diverse system of public and private schools
- Compulsory education from kindergarten to 12th grade
- Famous higher education institutions: Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale
- Student debt often results from loans for higher education
Capital City (Washington, D.C.)
- Federal district
- Not part of any state
- Landmarks: White House, Capitol Building
- Cherry blossom trees (gift from Japan, symbolizing friendship)
- Serve as symbolic and functional hub for the nation's political and cultural identity
- Major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Seattle
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