• In 1776 the U.S.A. became an independent country

• The first President was George Washington

• Civil War broke out between the Northern States & Southern States in 1861 and ended in 1865

• The telephone, phonograph & electric light were invented between 1875 & 1880 in the U.S.

• In 1941 America fought in the World War II as an ally to Britain & the Soviet Union

• After WW II the U.S.A. & the Soviet Union were involved in the Cold War until 1989

• The first man on the moon was American, Neil Armstrong in 1969

• The U.S.A. is the 4th largest country in the world

• The capital city is Washington D.C.

• There are 50 States in America

• The biggest mountain range is the Rocky Mountains

• The highest mountain is Mt McKinley in Alaska

• The longest river is the Missouri river, it’s 2540 miles long

• The U.S.A. has a warm climate

• It is prone to tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards & earthquakes

• The most popular food in America is fast food

• It’s the home of the hamburger & fried chicken

• The most famous national holiday is the 4th of July

• The official language is English

• About 10% of the population can speak Spanish

• 80% of the population follow Christian religions, mainly Protestant & Catholic

• Education is split into 3 levels:– Elementary– Middle school– High school

• The most popular sports in the U.S.A. are American football, baseball, basketball & ice hockey

• American swimmer Michael Phelps won a record 8 gold medals at the 2008 Olympics

• The U.S. rugby team lost to Ireland in the 2011 Rugby World Cup 22 - 10

• What year did the U.S. become independent?• What year did the Civil War end?

• True or False; the U.S.A. is the 3rd largest country in the world?

• What is the longest river?

• What is the most popular type of food in the U.S.?

• Approximately how many Americans can speak Spanish?

• What is the 2nd level of school called?

• Name 2 of the most popular sports in America?• Which swimmer won 8 gold medals in the 2008

Olympics?

• Which country did the U.S. rugby team lose 22 – 10 to in Rugby World Cup 2011?