United States of America Trivia

American History and Government

• The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776.
• The Constitution of the United States was adopted in 1787.
• The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
• The Forty-Niners were the people who came to California during the gold rush in the 19th century.

Education and Universities

• Public schools provide free secondary education in the US.
• Harvard University is the oldest university in the USA.
• The Ivy Leagues are the eight oldest and most prestigious universities and colleges in the US.

Geography and Landmarks

• Pennsylvania is also known as the Oil State.
• The Pentagon is the building of the US Department of Defense.
• The White House is where the American President lives and works.
• The Statue of Liberty is located in New York Harbor and was created by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
• Mount Rushmore in South Dakota features the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
• The United Nations Headquarters are situated in New York.
• Hollywood, the center of the US film industry, is located in Los Angeles, California.
• Wall Street is a symbol of US financial power.
• The Sears Tower is situated in Chicago.
• The Empire State building has 102 floors.

American Culture and Holidays

• Americans celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July.
• The Mayflower was the English ship that brought the first English people to America.
• Disneyland is a popular place of interest in the US.
• Children say "Trick or Treat!" on Halloween.
• The Library of Congress is the largest library in the US.
• The national symbol of America is the Bald Eagle.
• Elvis Presley is known as the "king" of rock'n'roll.

Government and Politics

• Laws are made in the Capitol in the USA.
• There are 100 senators in the Senate.
• The Speaker is the chairperson in the House of Representatives.
• The President is the head of the state and the government of the USA.
• Washington, the federal capital, is located in the District of Columbia.
• The United States of America comprises 50 states.
• The national flag is also known as The Stars and Stripes.
• Betsy Ross made the first American flag.
• The American national flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes.
• The national anthem of the USA is The Star-Spangled Banner.
• The mottos of the USA are E Pluribus Unum and In God We Trust.
• The coat of arms of the USA shows a bald eagle with a ribbon in its mouth bearing the device E Pluribus Unum.
• The two leading national parties in the USA are the Republican party and the Democratic Party.
• Congress consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• Mount McKinley is the highest mountain in the USA.
• The Mississippi is the longest river in the USA.
• Sequoia and Yosemite National Park are located in California.
• Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
• The Pilgrim Fathers, who arrived in America aboard the ship Mayflower, are also known as the Puritans.
• George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are honored on Presidents Day.
• The War of Independence took place from 1775 to 1783.
• Americans celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King on January 15.