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Who served as the first President of the United States, from 1789 to 1797?
Which city served as the first official capital of the United States under the Constitution, from 1789 to 1790?
In what year was Hawaii admitted as the 50th state of the United States?
What is the capital city of the United States of America?
What majestic bird, known for its white head and powerful presence, is the national bird and emblem of the United States?
What is the official currency of the United States of America?
In which year was the U.S. Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?
Which U.S. state is home to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World?
In which U.S. state is the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial located?
Which Scottish-born inventor, credited with patenting the first practical telephone in the U.S. in 1876, significantly changed global communication?
The famous Golden Gate Bridge, known for its distinctive orange color, is an iconic landmark of which Californian city?
How many original colonies declared independence from Great Britain to form the United States of America?
The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy located in New York Harbor, was a gift to the United States from which European country?
What is the official name of the United States' national anthem, with lyrics written by Francis Scott Key?
Which U.S. state, purchased from Russia in 1867, is the largest by total land area?
In what landmark year did the United States achieve the first crewed Moon landing with the Apollo 11 mission?
Who was the President of the United States during the American Civil War, known for preserving the nation and abolishing slavery?
The historic U.S. Route 66, stretching from Chicago, originally terminated at its western end in which state, specifically in Santa Monica?
In which year did the surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu occur?
Which American inventor is credited with inventing the cotton gin in 1793, a machine that revolutionized the cotton industry?
Which river, often called the 'Big Muddy', is considered the longest river in the United States?
Which large U.S. state, formerly an independent republic, is known by the nickname the 'Lone Star State'?
What is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee fundamental individual freedoms?
How many horizontal stripes, alternating red and white, are featured on the flag of the United States, representing the original colonies?
What popular nickname is often used for the city of Chicago, Illinois, possibly referring to its weather or its historically boastful politicians?
Which prolific American inventor is credited with developing the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb and founding General Electric?
The historic Spanish mission and fortress compound known as the Alamo, site of a pivotal battle in the Texas Revolution, is located in which Texas city?
Which American author penned the classic 1925 novel 'The Great Gatsby', a critique of the Jazz Age?
What is the name of the colossal bronze allegorical figure that crowns the dome of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.?
What is the name of the highest mountain peak in North America, located in Alaska and formerly known as Mount McKinley?
In what year did the American Civil War, fought between the Union and the Confederacy, officially come to an end?
Which U.S. state, home to New York City and the iconic Empire State Building, is known by the nickname the 'Empire State'?
In which month is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the achievements of the civil rights leader, observed in the United States?
Which southeastern U.S. state is widely known by the nickname the 'Sunshine State' due to its warm climate and abundant sunshine?
Which U.S. President, the nation's first, is featured on the obverse (front) of the one-dollar bill?
Which American animator, film producer, and entrepreneur, along with Ub Iwerks, is credited with the creation of the iconic cartoon character Mickey Mouse in 1928?
In what year did the Boston Tea Party, a protest by American colonists against British taxation, take place in Boston Harbor?
Who was the principal author of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and later served as the third President of the United States?
Which American novelist wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', published in 1960?
What is the most commonly spoken language in the United States and serves as its de facto national language?
How many white stars, representing the states, are currently displayed on the blue field of the United States flag?
On what date is Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence, celebrated annually in the United States?
What popular nickname, reflecting its long history and cultural significance in the U.S., is often used for the sport of baseball?
In which Missouri city, often called the 'Gateway to the West', can you find the iconic Gateway Arch monument?
Which vibrant Louisiana city, famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations and French Quarter, is considered the birthplace of jazz music?
Which U.S. state is home to Detroit, a city famously known as the 'Motor City' due to its historical significance in the automotive industry?
What is the name of the first national park established in the United States (and widely held to be the first in the world), primarily located in Wyoming?
What is the acronym for the independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research?
In which major Californian city, the heart of the American film industry, is the iconic Hollywood sign located?
What is the standard length of a single term of office for the President of the United States?
Which colossal neoclassical sculpture, a gift from France, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, welcoming immigrants and visitors?
What is the name of the immense, steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the U.S. state of Arizona, known for its geological significance and breathtaking views?
In which major U.S. city in the Pacific Northwest would you find the iconic Space Needle observation tower, built for the 1962 World's Fair?
What is the minimum age required for a U.S. citizen to vote in federal elections, as established by the 26th Amendment?
Which major American metropolis is famously known by the nickname 'The Big Apple'?
Which American author, whose real name was Samuel Clemens, wrote classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'?
Which American federal holiday, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, traditionally involves a large meal including turkey and is a time for gratitude?
Which major U.S. East Coast city, pivotal in the American Revolution, features the historic Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path past significant colonial and revolutionary sites?
What is the name of the historic land acquisition in 1803 by which the United States bought a vast territory from France, significantly expanding its size?
What four-word phrase was officially adopted as the national motto of the United States in 1956 and appears on U.S. currency?
Who holds the record for being the longest-serving U.S. President, having been elected to four terms?
In which major U.S. city is Central Park, a vast urban park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, located?
Which major Californian city is famous for its historic cable cars, steep rolling hills, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge?
Who was one of the primary authors of The Federalist Papers, a series of 85 essays written to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and also the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury?
What major armed conflict was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865 between the northern states (the Union) and the southern states (the Confederacy)?
In which U.S. state, specifically at Kitty Hawk, did the Wright brothers make their historic first successful airplane flight in 1903?
Which U.S. state was the primary destination for prospectors during the famous Gold Rush that began in 1848-1849?
In what Pennsylvania city did the Constitutional Convention, where the U.S. Constitution was drafted, take place in 1787?
Which American engineer and inventor is widely credited with developing the first commercially successful steamboat in the early 19th century?
What is the capital city of California, the most populous state in the U.S.?
Which U.S. state, known for its dairy industry and often called 'America's Dairyland,' is also nicknamed the 'Badger State'?
Which U.S. state, known for its vast wilderness and northern location, has the longest coastline of any state in the union?
Which Midwestern U.S. state, where Abraham Lincoln spent his formative political years, is officially nicknamed the 'Land of Lincoln'?
Who served as the first Vice President of the United States, under President George Washington?
What is the common term for the period in U.S. history from 1920 to 1933 during which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were legally forbidden by the 18th Amendment?
What large body of water, an ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent, borders the state of Florida on its western coast?
Which U.S. state, comprising a volcanic archipelago in the central Pacific, is known as the 'Aloha State'?
Which amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, officially abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime?
What is the name of the highest federal court in the United States, which has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases involving issues of federal law?
Which influential American composer and pianist created the iconic orchestral piece 'Rhapsody in Blue', first performed in 1924?
How many original states (formerly colonies) were there when the United States of America was first formed and adopted the Declaration of Independence?
The Great Lakes, a series of interconnected freshwater lakes, form a significant part of the border between the United States and which northern neighboring country?
What is the name of the arid rain-shadow desert area in the southwestern United States, primarily located within southeastern California and southern Nevada, and known for Death Valley?
What is the collective name for the group of three spectacular waterfalls located on the border between the U.S. state of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario?
Which U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring slaves in Confederate territories to be free?
What is the name of the major river that forms a significant part of the international border between the U.S. state of Texas and Mexico?
The District of Columbia (D.C.), the federal capital of the United States, is named in honor of which famous European explorer?
Which National Park in California is famous for its towering ancient trees, including General Sherman, the largest tree on Earth by volume?
What is the common title for the elected head of a municipal government (a city or town) in the United States?
What is the name of the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.?
In which historic U.S. city, a former capital, is the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, located?
Against which European colonial power did the Thirteen Colonies fight during the American Revolutionary War (War of Independence)?
Which U.S. state is famously known for its high-quality potatoes and even features 'Famous Potatoes' on its license plates?
Which U.S. President, known for leading the country through the Civil War, is featured on the obverse (front) of the five-dollar bill?
What is the common name of the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607 in what is now Virginia?
Which U.S. city, the capital of Georgia, hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games?
Which U.S. state is a long peninsula bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, known for its beaches and citrus fruit?
Which of the three branches of the U.S. federal government, consisting of Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives), is primarily responsible for making laws?
Which prominent American civil rights leader delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington in 1963?
Which foundational document of the United States federal government begins with the iconic phrase 'We the People'?
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