Lesson 1
What is population?
Who were the first people to live in America?
3 branches
What is volunteering?
To offer your time and services for free to help the community
Who are immigrants?
People who moved from one country to another to live
What are natural resources? (Explain and name 2 examples)
Resources found naturally on earth
ex. water, trees, minerals, oil, coal, animals, vegetables
Why did Europeans come to America?
They were looking for land and wealth
Which branch is the president a part of?
Executive branch
What coin will no longer be produced starting in January 2026?
The penny
What does Juneteenth celebrate?
African Americans being set free from slavery in America
How many regions are in the United States?
5 regions
What are 2 events that encouraged westward expansion?
Optional answers:
The Louisiana Purchase, the gold rush, the transcontinental railroad
Local government
What is a budget?
A plan for your money- how much you spend and earn
Native Americans
What is climate?
The pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time
What was the reason for the civil war?
At what level of government is the governor?
(Federal, State, or Local)
Does an import mean a good is coming into the country or leaving the country?
What do holidays celebrate?
People, beliefs, heritage, and freedoms
What is geography?
The study of land: such as physical features, landforms, climate, and natural resources.
What was the Great Depression?
The stock market failed so people lost their money and jobs. A drought caused a lack of food.
Which federal branch of government has judges and the court system?
The Judicial branch
What are taxes for?
To pay for goods and services the country needs such as schools, libraries, police, firefighters, and the military
What makes America so special?