American Firsts

• Question 1 out of 10

  What was the first state to join the United States after the original 13 colonies?

  Vermont joined as the 14th state in 1791, after existing as an independent republic for 14 years.

  Texas

  Vermont

  California

  Ohio

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• Question 2 out of 10

  Who was the first American to walk on the moon?

  On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission and famously said, “That’s one small step for man…”

  Buzz Aldrin

  Neil Armstrong

  John Glenn

  Michael Collins

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• Question 3 out of 10

  Where was the first permanent English settlement in America?

  Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first successful permanent English settlement in what is now the United States.

  Plymouth, Massachusetts

  Jamestown, Virginia

  Roanoke Island, North Carolina

  St. Augustine, Florida

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• Question 4 out of 10

  Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

  In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, proving women could achieve great feats in aviation.

  Sally Ride

  Amelia Earhart

  Bessie Coleman

  Harriet Quimby

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• Question 5 out of 10

  What was the first U.S. national park?

  Yellowstone was designated as the nation’s first national park in 1872 to preserve its unique geothermal features and wildlife.

  Yosemite

  Yellowstone

  Grand Canyon

  Sequoia

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• Question 6 out of 10

  Who was the first U.S. President to live in the White House?

  John Adams moved into the White House in 1800 while it was still under construction.

  George Washington

  Thomas Jefferson

  John Adams

  James Madison

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• Question 7 out of 10

  Which city hosted the first World’s Fair held in the United States?

  Philadelphia hosted the Centennial Exposition in 1876 to celebrate 100 years of American independence.

  New York City

  Chicago

  Philadelphia

  St. Louis

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• Question 8 out of 10

  Who is credited with inventing the first electronic television?

  At age 21 in 1927, Philo Farnsworth transmitted the first all-electronic television image, paving the way for modern TV.

  Thomas Edison

  John Logie Baird

  Philo Farnsworth

  Nikola Tesla

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• Question 9 out of 10

  What was the first U.S. city to host the Olympic Games?

  St. Louis hosted the 1904 Summer Olympics, the first Games held in the United States.

  Los Angeles

  Atlanta

  St. Louis

  New York City

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• Question 10 out of 10

  What was the first American-made car to be mass-produced on an assembly line?

  In 1913, Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing by producing the Model T on an assembly line, making cars affordable for many Americans.

  Chevrolet Bel Air

  Model T

  Dodge Charger

  Ford Mustang

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