1. What do the stripes on the American flag represent?

The blood sweat and tears of our fight for freedom from TYRANNY!!!!
And the original colonies.

1. The highest peak in the USA is Denali. What was it formerly known as?

Mt. St. Helens?

1. The USA declared independence from Britain in 1776, but when did the War of Independence end?

1789

1. Who was the first president to die in office?

No idea

1. Abraham Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated. Who was the second?

Garfield. I totally cheated.

1. As of Feb 2016 how many living people who have served as President of the USA are there?

one, two, three, four, five...is Ford still alive?

1. Which american author wrote - To Kill a Mockingbird?

Harper Lee

1. Herman Melville wrote the famous novel Moby Dick. What was the name of Captain Ahab's ship?

Oh shit shit shit...it's gone

1. By what name is Samuel Leghorne Clemens better known?

Foghorn Leghorn Mark Twain

1. One of the most popular sports in the USA, basketball, was invented by a Canadian. What was his name?

Basketball sucks, I don't care. Come back when you wanna talk college football. Geaux Tigers.