1. Who was the first President of the United States?
2. What document was adopted on July 4, 1776, declaring the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?
3. Which landmark expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, explored the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory from 1804 to 1806?
4. Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States?
5. What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863?
6. Which event in 1848 marked the discovery of gold in California, leading to a massive influx of people seeking wealth and opportunity?
7. What were the Jim Crow laws that were prevalent in the southern states during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
8. Who was the Civil Rights leader who delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963?
9. What was the purpose of the 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971?
10. Who was the first woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court?