In the state of Illinois, what do farmers grow?
Corn & Soy
What is the name of Martin Luther King, Jr's famous speech?
I Have a Dream
How many states are in the United States?
50
What are the two most spoken languages in the United States?
English and Spanish
What is the national bird of the United States?
The bald eagle
Why was Rosa Parks an important person in the Civil Rights movement?
She refused to give her seat to a white person on the bus. This incident started a protest and bus boycott against segregation.
Santa Claus has many different names. Can you name one?
Father Christmas, Old Saint Nick, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle
What do Americans eat for Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
What is the nickname (apodo) for Illinois?
The Land of Lincoln/The Prairie State
What do Americans do on Thanksgiving?
Eat dinner, give thanks, watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, watch an American Football game, and go shopping on Black Friday
What is the name of the famous President from Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of this monument and where is it located?
The Statue of Liberty in New York City
When do people celebrate St. Patrick's day?
March 17th
When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November.
Super Bowl Sunday was on February 7th. What sport is played during the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is an American football championship game.
Who is this man and why is he famous?
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Civil Rights Leader
What sport do the Chicago Bulls play?
Basketball
What colors are on the American flag?
Red, white and blue.
What do people do in Chicago to celebrate St. Patrick's day?
They color (tint) the river green, wear green clothes, & have a parade.
This is Chicago in the winter. What is the weather like?
It is cold and snowy.