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What is the long river that runs from the north to the south emptying into the Gulf of Mexico?

The Mississippi River

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The Rocky Mountains are in which part of The USA? North East, Eastern, Southern, or Western

Western

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Which two oceans surround The USA?

The Atlantic and The Pacific

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Which state is home to The Grand Canyon? It's in the southwest

Arizona

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The Everglades National Park in Florida is what type of natural ecosystem?

A swamp

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What's the capital city of The USA? Who is it named after?

Washington D.C.

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California borders what? A) Texas and The Atlantic B) Arizona and The Pacific C) Colorado and Canada

B Arizona and The Pacific Ocean

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Washington State is located in the A) South B) Northeast C) Northwest

C Northwest

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This state is at the base of The Rocky Mountains and has a capital city of Denver.

Colorado

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This state is the largest producer of cheese, is located next to Lake Michigan, and is home to the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team.

Wisconsin

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How many states are there in The USA? Which 2 are not connected to the mainland?

50 states, Alaska and Hawaii

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Which country did The USA gain independence from?

Great Britain or The U.K.

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Which two countries border The USA?

Mexico and Canada to the north

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First President of The USA in 1789

George Washington

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Franklin D. Roosevelt was president during which challenging period(s)?

The Great Depression and WWII

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considered by many as the greatest president, Lincoln led the nation during which troubled period?

The Civil War: 1861 to 1865

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