Unboxed USA Quiz

What is the main focus of the Unboxed USA series?

• Celebrating the unique aspects of each U.S. state

• Exploring the natural wonders of the world

• Discussing the history of American presidents

• Teaching kids how to play carnival games

Which historical event is associated with the French flag clue?

• The Gold Rush

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What was the primary purpose of the Pony Express?

• To carry passengers

• To deliver newspapers

• To relay mail quickly across the country

• To transport gold

What was the significance of the Compromise of 1820?

• It allowed Missouri to join the Union as a slave state

• It was the first U.S. postal service

• It ended the Civil War

• It established the Pony Express

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott decision?

• It led to the Louisiana Purchase

• It abolished slavery in the U.S.

• It allowed slavery in new territories

• It granted citizenship to all black people

Who was George Washington Carver?

• A Pony Express rider

• An inventor known for his work with peanuts

• A famous U.S. president

• A Civil War general

What was introduced at the 1904 World's Fair?

• The ice cream cone

• The first airplane

• The telephone

• The electric light bulb

Which state is a leader in soybean production?

• California

• Missouri

• Texas

• Florida

Which famous author is associated with Missouri?

• Ernest Hemingway

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• John Steinbeck

• Mark Twain

What is the capital of Missouri?

• Kansas City

• Jefferson City

• St. Louis

• Springfield