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These bingo cards contain 27 fascinating facts about U.S. history and government for Grade 10 students. The word list covers the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers, presidential trivia, and the evolution of American civic institutions. Use them as a review activity for a U.S. history unit, a test-prep warm-up, or edit as a template for other history topics.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
10th Grade
Updated August 2026

Word List

  • The United States declared independence in 1776.
  • The first capital of the U.S. was Philadelphia.
  • George Washington never lived in the White House--it was finished after his presidency.
  • Benjamin Franklin is the only Founding Father to sign four key documents.
  • The U.S. once had a 6-day presidential term (William Henry Harrison)
  • Thanksgiving didn’t become a national holiday until 1863
  • Alaska was purchased for 2 cents per acre.
  • Women could not vote nationwide until 1920.
  • The original name for the White House was the President’s House
  • The bald eagle was almost replaced by the turkey as the national bird.
  • The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892.
  • The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world.
  • The U.S. national park system began in 1872 with Yellowstone.
  • The first woman to appear on U.S. currency was Martha Washington
  • The first Supreme Court had only six justices-there are now nine
  • The Capitol dome is made of cast iron.
  • The U.S. once allowed children as young as 14 to fight in the Revolutionary War.
  • The U.S. once had only one political party for a short time.
  • James Madison is the shortest U.S. President at 5’4”
  • The national anthem wasn’t officially adopted until 1931
  • Early Americans often voted using colored balls or paper slips
  • The president originally had no term limits until the 22nd amendment
  • The first American coins were made of copper
  • The Declaration of Independence lists 27 complaints against King George.
  • The White House was once open to the public with no security checks.
  • The Supreme Court originally met in a basement of the Capitol
  • Some states required voters to own property to vote well into the 1800’s

How to Use This Bingo Cards

Print a class set of unique bingo cards for classroom games, review sessions, or parties. Click 'View Bingo Cards' to choose how many cards to generate and customize the word list.

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