Intro to US History - Loitherstein & Block

Who was the first president of the US? (Hint: he was the first president)

Where did Mr. L work when he was in high school? (Hint: AMC)

Which of the following was NOT one of the 13 British American Colonies?

In what year did the US declare independence from Britain? (Hint: NBA team in city where US independence was declared)

The US had colonial/imperialist control for some time over all the following places EXCEPT

How many US presidents were assassinated in office?

Which trio of famous people has Mr. L met before?

Which US 'Founding Father' was NOT born in one of the 13 American Colonies? (Hint: he was born in the Caribbean)

The Statue of Liberty was a gift in 1884 from which nation to the US?

What is Ms. Block's favorite board game?

Where is Ms. Block from?

What is the largest natural river in New York state?

Mr. L visited 3 countries this summer. Which did he NOT go to? (Hint: He went to Copenhagen, Munich, & Geneva)

Rockefeller, Morgan, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, and Ford are all the names of American

What number year is this teaching social studies for Mr. L?

Which president was elected to the presidency not one, not two, not three, but FOUR times?

Who of the following was NOT a president of America?

All of the following are REAL WARS that the US was involved in, EXCEPT for... (Hint: we made up one of these)

Which two places did Mr. L study abroad in college?

Which state has had the most Presidents (8) from it? (Hint: use the photo as all 8 were from this state)

Which US state is the only state that has an imperial palace that housed a former monarchy?

What are the names of Mr. L's dogs? (Hint: POTUS, AOT, & Lion King)

In the Colonial Era, which part(s) of the 13 Colonies had slavery?

Ms. Block took up a new instrument recently. Which of the following is she starting to play?

The US bought land from all of the following countries EXCEPT

Regarding Mr. L, which is the lie?

What sport did Mr. L play in high school? (Hint: Native Americans invented it)

More flags, more fun! Which US state is the only one to have been ruled by 6 countries (Hint: where Six Flags started)

In which war did the most AMERICANS die?

Who is on the $5 bill? (NO LOOKING IN WALLETS!)

Where did Mr. L go to college? (Hint: the college is in the city of 'Schenectady')

Before LaGuardia, which NYC borough did Mr. L spend 8 years teaching in? (Hint: only borough not on an island)

During what US war was the Star Spangled Banner (America's national anthem) written?

In what US war was the original Presidential White House burned down? (Hint: it was during James Madison's presidency)

Where did Ms. Block visit last summer?

How many people have served as President of the US, including Joe Biden?

The first permanent British colony in North America was in

Who is the only POTUS to have a patent for an invention & be in a sports Hall of Fame? (Hint: it is the Wrestling HOF)

What state is Washington, D. C. (the US capital city) in?

Mr. L HAS been to all the following groups of nations EXCEPT (Hint: use photo to elimate 1 answer choice)

Which European nation originally had control over NYC as a colony in the early 1600s? (Hint: use the flag for help!)

Mr. L went to several concerts this summer (humble brag). Which of the following pairs of artists did he see in concert?

What year is this teaching for Ms. Block?

What state is Mr. L from? (Hint: where did he go this weekend?)

During the Prohibition Era in US history, what was made illegal?

Who did the US declare independence from in the American Revolutionary War?

What is the capital city of New York state?

How many original American colonies were there? (hint: use the flag for help!)

Which of the following IS actually mentioned in the US Constitution? (Hint: read the US Constitution)

What body of water did the European explorers & colonists cross to get the the Americas?