U.S. Capital Naming

Who was the capital of the United States named after?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• King George

Which of these is NOT a symbol of the United States?

• Bald eagle

• The Liberty Bell

• Fireworks

• The American flag

Who was commander in chief of the Continental Army that defeated the British?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• King George

• Thomas Jefferson

How many British colonies were there in North America?

• 50

• 10

• 13

• 15

Who left Monticello to become the third president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Christopher Columbus

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was the first president of the United States?

• Christopher Columbus

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What is another word for people being treated with fairness?

• settlements

• justice

• liberty

• independence

Who invented things such as the bifocal glasses, rocking chair, and lightning rod?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• King George

What is the word for the people who speak for others in a government?

• volunteers

• patriots

• commanders

• representatives

Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?

• It is the anniversary of the day the first American flag was made.

• It is the anniversary of the day the Declaration of Independence was approved.

• It is George Washington's birthday.

• It is the anniversary of Paul Revere's ride.