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Which document begins with the words 'We the People'?
The Constitution
2
Which conflict was fought in Korea from 1950 to 1953, with American troops serving under United Nations command?
The Korean War
3
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court of the United States?
Nine
4
What event in 1929 marked the start of the Great Depression in the United States?
The stock market crash
5
Which treaty of 1783 ended the American Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris
6
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the entrance to the bay of which US city?
San Francisco
7
How many stripes are on the American flag, and what do they represent?
Thirteen, for the original colonies. states united, while the 13 stripes represent the thirteen British colonies that won independence in the American Revolutionary War.
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Into which body of water does the Mississippi River empty?
The Gulf of Mexico. From its traditional source of Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota, it flows generally south for 2,340 mi (3,766 km) to the Mississippi River Delta in the Gulf of Mexico.
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In which city is the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex?
Washington, D.C.
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On which date is Independence Day celebrated in the United States?
4 July
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Which is the largest state in the United States by area?
Alaska. At 663,268 square miles (1,717,856 km) ... in total area, Alaska is by far the largest state in the United States.
12
In which years was the American Civil War fought?
1861 to 1865
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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights.
14
What event drew many thousands of settlers to California from 1848?
The discovery of gold. Gold from the American River!" On August 19, 1848, The New York Herald was the first major newspaper on the East Coast to report the discovery of gold.
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Where was the transcontinental railroad completed in 1869?
Promontory Summit, Utah
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Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, the press and assembly?
The First Amendment. The First Amendment broadly protects the rights of free speech and free press.
17
Whose portrait appears on the one-dollar bill?
George Washington. president (1789–1797), George Washington, based on the 1796 Athenaeum Portrait by Gilbert Stuart, and the reverse shows the Great Seal of the United States.
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Which region of the central United States is known for frequent tornadoes and nicknamed Tornado Alley?
The southern Great Plains. Tornado climatologists distinguish peaks in activity in certain areas, and storm chasers have long recognized the Great Plains tornado belt.
19
Which program pays monthly retirement benefits funded by payroll taxes?
Social Security. Social Security is funded primarily through payroll taxes called the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) or Self Employed Contributions Act (SECA).
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Which two houses make up the Congress of the United States, and which has the power to originate tax bills?
The Senate and the House; the House originates tax bills
21
In which state is the Kennedy Space Center, used for launches by NASA?
Florida. Kennedy Space Center (KSC, originally known as the NASA Launch Operations Center), located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of the ten field centers of NASA.
22
What is the main role of the Federal Reserve?
To act as the central bank and manage monetary policy. The Federal Reserve System (often shortened to the Federal Reserve, or simply the Fed) is the central banking system of the United States.
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Which volcano in Washington state erupted in 1980 and removed part of its summit?
Mount St. Helens. The mountain's eruption on May 18, 1980, is the most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S.
24
What is the minimum age at which a United States citizen can vote in federal elections?
18 years
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On what date did Japan attack the American naval base at Pearl Harbor?
7 December 1941. Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941.
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The Empire State Building, completed in 1931, stands in which city?
New York City. The Empire State Building is a 102-story, ... supertall skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States.

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