GKT History and Geography Flashcards
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In what year did the United States declare independence from Britain?
Answer: 1776
The United States declared independence on July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Which ocean borders the eastern coast of the United States?
Answer: Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean borders the entire eastern coastline of the United States, from Maine to Florida.
How many states make up the United States of America?
Answer: 50
The United States consists of 50 states; Hawaii was the last to join in 1959.
What is the capital city of the United States?
Answer: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. has served as the nation's capital since 1800, when the government moved from Philadelphia.
In what century did the American Civil War take place?
Answer: 19th century
The American Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865, which falls in the 19th century.
Which mountain range runs along the eastern side of the United States?
Answer: Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains stretch from Alabama to Maine along the eastern United States and are among the oldest mountain ranges in North America.