Who were the first people to live in the United States?
Native Americans
100
How many branches does the United States government have?
3: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
100
The United States has an abundance of resources. What does abundance mean?
Abundance means a large amount of something.
200
What is a museum?
A building where objects that are important to history, art or science are kept and shown to the public.
200
The United States is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the ...
Atlantic Ocean
200
Why did colonists come to America in the 1600's?
For a better life
For more freedom
To become rich
For a better life,for more freedom,to become rich
200
What does each branch of the government do?
Executive: enforces laws and directs armed forces
Legislative: makes laws and sets taxes
Judicial: decides what laws mean and if they follow the constitution
200
What are some of the natural resources in America?
coal, timber and farmland
300
What is the United States Mint?
The United States Mint makes coins that are used in this country.
300
How many regions does the United States have? Can you name them?
5:West, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast
300
What was life like for early colonists?
Life was very hard and many people wanted independence from England.
300
What is the government like in each state?
Each state has a governor, legislators, and judges. A governor is the leader of a state's executive branch.
300
What are some of the human resources in America?
Some people own their own businesses, other people work in factories.
400
Name 3 things you might see if you visit Washington D.C.
Beautiful parks, government buildings, museums, theaters and festivals.
400
Give an example of how a geographic factor can determine where people settle.
Fishermen would live near the ocean.
Farmers in the Midwest region depend on rich farmland to produce crops.
Miners would move to places with lots of natural resources.
400
What happened between 1861-1865?
The American Civil War, this war divided the nation but helped put an end to slavery.
400
What is the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court is the highest court of the land. The judges are appointed by the President.
400
Healthcare and banking are examples of the...
service industry.
500
What kinds of jobs do a lot of people in Washington D.C have?
Many people have jobs working for the government.
500
What is a waterway? How are they used?
A waterway is a long body of water large enough for boats to travel on. Waterways can be used to move goods from city to city.
500
What happened during the Great Depression?
Many people lost their jobs and thousands of places closed. The government recovered by creating more jobs and paying writers to record oral people's stories.
500
What happens when people have conflicts over rules, rights and responsibilities?
People can settle conflicts in court. The judge listens to both sides of the problem and decides how it should be settled.
500
Why do some people call America the 'breadbasket of the world?'
American farmers provide food for America and for other people all over the world.