People
Who is the "Father of our country"?, Who is the first President?
George Washington
We elect a President for how many years?
4
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
Name one branch or part of the government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial or President, Congress, The courts
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
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Name one state that borders Canada?
New York, Michigan......
What are two Cabinet level positions ?
Secretary of Defense, Education, Labor, Energy, Transportation
During the Cold War,, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Who is the Governor of your state now ?
JB Pritzker
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Separation of powers
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
World War 1, 2, Vietnam War, Korean War
He freed the slaves.
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What territory did the United Sates buy from France in 1803 ?
Louisiana
the Louisiana Territory
What makes federal laws?
Congress
What group of people was taken to American and sold as slaves?
People from Africa
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence ?
Thomas Jefferson
There are four amendments to the Consitution about who can vote, Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote.
You don't have to pay a poll tax.
Women and men can vote.
A male citizen of any race can vote.
There are 13 original states, Name Three
New York
New Hampshire
New Jersey
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress
The Senate and House ( of Representatives)
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?