Later History
When did World War I happen?
1917
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Who was the President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the second American President?
John Adams
Who is the Speaker of the House now?
Mike Johnson
What country did the United States fight against in WWI?
Germany
Who did America fight against during WWII?
Japan, Germany, Italy
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
When did the Civil Rights Movement happen?
1960's
Who was the President during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
Who was the President during WWII?
Why is Martin Luther King, Jr. famous?
He fought for civil rights.
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
John Jay
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of religion
The right to bear arms
Who was President during the Great Depression?
Franklin Roosevelt
Who led the United States army during WWII and later on became President?
Dwight Eisenhower
When is President's Day?
February
What was bought from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
The flag
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is in May
What was the main concern during the Cold War?
Communism
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
She fought for civil rights and women's rights.
What year was the United States Constitution written?
1787
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)