Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*
▪ fought for civil rights ▪ worked for equality for all Americans
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War ▪ the War between the States
Who was the first President?
(George) Washington
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
▪ freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) ▪ saved (or preserved) the Union ▪ led the United States during the Civil War
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
Name one branch or part of the government.*
Congress ▪ legislative ▪ President ▪ executive ▪ the courts ▪ judicial
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
▪ slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ states’ rights
There were 13 original states. Name three.
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances ▪ separation of powers
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
▪ (Franklin) Roosevelt
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
Who was President during World War I?
▪ (Woodrow) Wilson
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
▪ (James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.