How long is the term of Supreme Court justices? a. 20 years b. life c. until he or she reaches age 75
What special group advises the President of the United States? a. The Cabinet b. The Electoral College c. The Executive Branch
Which president first held a Fourth of July celebration at the White House? George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison
If you visit the National Mall, where are you? a. Minneapolis, Minn. b. New York City, N.Y. c. Washington, D.C.
In 1803, the United States bought Louisiana Territory from France. The deal, known as the Louisiana Purchase, doubled the size of the U.S. and opened a new frontier for exploration. How much did the U.S. pay France for the land?
How many people were living in the United States of America on July 4, 1776? 2.5 million 9 million 15 million 30 million
Which poem-turned-song, written by Katharine Lee Bates, was originally called “Pikes Peak” and describes our country’s natural splendor and the patriotism of its people?
The first official U.S. flag, adopted in 1777, had what component(s) on it? a. Thirteen stars and thirteen stripes b. Thirteen stripes and the words “Don’t Tread on Me” c. A British Union Jack in the upper left corner
The 555-foot-tall Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., is an example of which of the following types of structures? a. pyramid b. geodesic dome c. obelisk
What modern First Lady wore a bejeweled American Flag in her lapel on every Fourth of July? Pat Nixon, Jackie Kennedy, Hillary Clinton Betty Ford?
This song was popular with American troops during the Revolutionary War. Here is a part of its famous refrain: “Stuck a feather in his cap, and called it macaroni.” Name the song. a. “When the Saints Go Marching In” b. “Yankee Doodle” c. “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
The withdrawal of eleven Southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War 1860 Election Secession Populism Dawes Act
