1. If you died tomorrow, what would you most be remembered for? Explain why. Fill The Box San Francisco -Founded in 1884 -Chinese fortune cookie created in S.F. -Alcatraz started out as military fort. -More homeless live in S.F. than any other U.S. city. -13 th largest city in the U.S. February 28th

2. Using the Higher Level Words in the back of class, define the following words. – Cryptic, Tangible, Hamper, Headstrong. CHICAGO -Founded in 1833 -1871 fire destroyed 1/3 of the city. -Home of more than 40 museums. -Nickname, “Windy City” not because its windy. -3 rd largest city in the U.S. February 29th

3. Who is the one relative that I miss the most? What would I say to them if I could see them again? New York City -Founded in 1664 as New York. -1 st Boys club was established in NYC - 1876 -Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island -Largest city in the U.S. March 1st

4. Describe your typical day from wake to sleep. Boston -Founded in 1630. -Site of Americas 1 st Subway system. -Fenway Park is the oldest stadium in major leagues (1912). -22 nd Largest city in the U.S. March 2nd

5. What is your earliest or happiest memory ever, explain and describe it. Philadelphia -Founded in 1701. -Greek translation of word Philadelphia is “city of brotherly love” -1946 – was the home of the 1 st computer. -5th Largest city in the U.S. March 9th

6. If you were born in another time, what time would you choose and why? Dallas -Founded in 1856. -JFK assassination took place November 22, 1963 in Dallas. -First convenient store, 7eleven, started in Dallas in 1922. -9th Largest city in the U.S. March 12

7. What are you most passionate about in life and why? Denver -Founded in 1858. -On average receives 300 days of sunshine a year, more than San Diego and Miami. -Colfax is the longest street in America. -26th Largest city in the U.S. March 14

8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? What are you doing now to get there? March 15 Seattle -Founded in 1869. -More people bike to work than any other city and first city to put cops on bikes. -Starbucks was started in Seattle. -23rd Largest city in the U.S.

9. March 16 New Orleans -Founded in 1718. -Poker was invented in New Orleans in the 1700’s. -Cemeteries are all above ground because being at sea level caskets would rise back above ground during heavy rains. -52nd Largest city in the U.S. Using the Higher Level Words in the back of class, define the following words. – Hedonist, renown, Kindle, Cringe.

10. What would you do to change the country and the world for the better if you were elected president? March 16 Los Angeles -Founded in 1781. -Considered the birth place of the internet. -The most diverse city in the United States. -2nd Largest city in the U.S.