U.S. History and Geography Quiz

What is the capital of the United States?

• New York

• Washington, D.C.

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

Which state is known as the "Sunshine State"?

• California

• Florida

• Texas

• Nevada

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the largest state in the United States by area?

• Texas

• Alaska

• California

• Montana

What year did the United States declare independence?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1804

• 1754

Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States?

• Independence Day

• Thanksgiving

• Labor Day

• Memorial Day

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• Alexander Hamilton

Which U.S. city is known as "The Big Apple"?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Miami

What is the national anthem of the United States?

• God Bless America

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• America the Beautiful

• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

In which city is the Hollywood film industry based?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Las Vegas