Geography
Politics and Politicians
Civic Participation
People
Miscellaneous
100

What oceans are on the West Coast and the East Coast of the United States?

the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean

100

What are the names of the president and vice president of the United States now?

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
100

Why does the flag have 13 stripes and 50 stars?

because there were 13 original colonies and there is one star for each of the 50 states

200
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
200

Who is the governor of your state?

Kathy Hochul

200

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

vote, write to a newspaper, run for office, join a political party

200
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
people from Africa
200
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day MLK, Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas
300

Name two of the two longest rivers in the United States.

the Mississippi and the Missouri

300
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
300
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the flag the U.S.
300

Name two American Indian tribes in the United States.

Hopi Iroquois Blackfeet Crow Apache 

300
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
400

Name two states that border Mexico

Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California

400
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic Party
400

What are two promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

obey the laws, give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S., serve in the military if needed, serve the nation if needed, be loyal to the U.S.

400
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for freedom
400
What is the economic system in the United States?
market economy (or capitalist economy)
500

Name two U.S. territories.

Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands

500

Name two Presidents and the Wars that happened while they were President

Washington- War of Independence, Lincon-Civil War, FDR - WWII, Wilson-WWI

500

What are two responsibilities that are only for United States citizens?

vote in a federal election, serve on a jury

500

Name 2 people who fought for civil rights

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Susan B. Anthony

500

What was America's main concern during the Cold War?

Communism

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