United States - basic info

What is the capital city of the United States?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Washington, D.C.

• Chicago

How many states make up the United States?

• 48

• 49

• 50

• 52

Which of these is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1773

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

Which war led to the end of slavery in the United States?

• Revolutionary War

• Civil War

• World War I

• World War II

What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

• America the Beautiful

• God Bless America

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

What is the largest city by population in the United States?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York City

• Houston

Which of these mountain ranges is located in the western United States?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Alps

What is the nickname of the U.S. flag?

• Old Glory

• Stars and Stripes

• The Banner

• Both a and b