Basic United States History

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1. In 1620 these people came to the United States from England and later celebrated the first Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims The Ocean people The Explorers The Hurricanes

2. Who is credited with discovering America? John McHenry John F. Kennedy Rudolph Frances Christopher Columbus

3. What is the birthday of the United States? April 1st December 25th July 4th November 23rd

4. Who was the first president of the United States? Abraham Lincoln George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson

5. In the War of 1812, what important building was burned by invading troops? The White House Jefferon High School The Washington Monument King Library

6. America won its independence from this country. Brazil Great Britain France Germany

7. This president issued an order in 1863 which freed the slaves. George Washington Thomas Jefferson George Bush Abraham Lincoln

8. During World War II, what is one country that the United States fought against? Mexico Brazil Germany Canada

9. Who were the first people to fly an airplane? The Blues Brothers The Davis Brothers The Ford Brothers The Wright Brothers

10. Who invented the electric light bulb? Shirley Temple Harry Ford Thomas Edison Andrew Jackson