Recent American History
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
(Persian) Gulf War
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
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 worship
the right to bear arms
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
How many amendments does the Constitution have
twenty-seven (27)
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
be loyal to the United States
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pensnsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Alaska
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
eighteen (18) and older
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
July 4
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
April 15
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)