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Fun Facts about America
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A quiz about #Funfacts about #American history and culture
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1
"The Star Spangled Banner" is
the national anthem of the United States
written by Francis Scott Key
inspired by a flag that flew during the war of 1812
a difficult song to sing
2
Which animal did Benjamin Franklin argue should be the National Symbol of the US?
Orca (Killer Whale)
Turkey
Bald Eagle
Grizzly Bear
3
The first televised football game had 500 viewers. Today the Super Bowl has how many viewers?
80 million
115 million
59 million
95 million
4
Which one of these sweets was not invented in the United States
Jelly Beans
Cotton Candy
Gummy bears
Candied Apples
5
Stretching from Illinois to California route 66 is
873 miles long (1,405 Km)
2,451 miles long (3,944 Km)
3,263 miles long (5251 Km)
1,422 miles long (2,288 Km)
6
Who penned the constitution?
James Madison
John Adams
Jacob Shallus
Thomas Jefferson
7
Today baseball players where caps or helmets when they play a game. What did they use to wear?
Coonskin Cap
Top Hats
Berets
Straw Hats
8
What color are school buses in the Unites States?
White
Blue
Yellow
There is no specific color
9
President Theodore Roosevelt has a toy animal named after him. What animal is it?
Dog
Bear
Elephant
Donkey
10
The banjo is an instrument used in Bluegrass music. Where did the banjo originate?
South American
Asia
Africa
Europe
11
What new name did the government try to give to hamburgers in World War I?
Freedom Burgers
State Sandwiches
Better Burgers
Liberty Burgers
12
Although Levi Strauss invented jeans in the USA, the name denim comes from what language?
Polish
Spanish
German
French
13
Which of these desserts did NOT originate in the United States?
Brownie
Peanut Butter Cookie
Sundae
Apple Pie
14
Which one of these businesses thrived during the great depression?
banks
popcorn
clothes
taxi
15
Which crayon color is the favorite of American children?
blue
purple
red
green
