American History
What territory did the U.S. buy from France in 1803?
New Orleans
What ocean is on the west coast?
Name the head of all 3 branches (executive, legislative, and judicial)
executive - president
legislative - congress
judicial - Supreme Court
What was the first battle of the American Revolution, also known as the "shot heard around the world"?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Who is considered the father of our country?
George Washington
Name one war the U.S. fought in in the 1800s
War of 1812, Spanish-American War, Civil War, Mexican-American War
What ocean is on the east coast?
Atlantic
How many years do U.S. Senators serve?
How many years do House Representatives serve?
6 ; 2
When was the Declaration of Independence signed? Must include month, day, and year.
July 4, 1776
What was Susan B. Anthony an advocate for?
Women rights
Name three American Indian tribes.
Answers will vary
Name three states that border Canada
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Alaska.
Who is commander in chief of the U.S. military?
The president
List 3 of the 10 amendments from the Bill of Rights
1- freedom of speech, religion and press
2- right to bear arms
3- no quartering of soldiers
4- no unreasonable search and seizure
5- no double jeopardy, self-incrimination
6- speedy and public trial
7- right to a trial by jury
8- cruel and unusual punishment
9- elastic clause, we have more rights not listed in the Constitution
10- rights not given to the federal government are given to the states
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900's
WWI, WWII, Gulf War, Vietnam War, Korean War
Name 2 states that border Mexico
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California
Congress; the president
There are four amendments that focus on voting rights. Name two of them.
The 15th - cannot prevent someone from voting because of their color, race, or religion
The 19th - women can vote
The 24th - Abolished poll taxes
The 26th - 18 year olds can vote.
Who is the current chief justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts Jr.
Name three of the original 13 states
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia
Name two U.S. territories
Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa.
How many members make up CONGRESS?
535
What was the famous quote/saying used by the American colonists during the American Revolution that explained why they were fighting?
"No taxation without representation"
Name both of Alabama's U.S. Senators AND the governor
Tommy Tuberville and Richard Shelby ; Kay Ivey