Important Americans
Who was the first President?
George Washington
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Name one right only for US citizens.
vote in federal election, run for federal office
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is the capital of Florida?
Tallahassee
Who is the Governor of Florida now?
Rick Scott
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
said that the US was free from Great Britian
What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?
serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom speech, religion, petition, assembly
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
Pacific Ocean
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
Atlantic Ocean
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves, led the US during the Civil War, saved the Union
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries, defend the laws of the US, obey the laws, serve the nation, be loyal to the US
Name one of the two longest rivers in the US.
Missouri or Mississippi River
Name one state that borders Canada.
Main, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote, run for office, write to a newspaper, call Senators and Representatives
Name one American Indian tribe in the US
Cherokee, Navajo, Pueblo, Lakota, Crow, Hopi...
Name one US territory.
Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands