Independence
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom / political liberty / religious freedom / economic opportunity / practice their religion / escape persecution
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory / Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I / World War II / Korean War / Vietnam War / (Persian) Gulf War
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River) / Mississippi (River)
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there are 13 original colonies / because the stripes represent the original colonies
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights / fought for civil rights
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor) / Liberty Island
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 / Christmas
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians / Native Americans
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812 / Mexican-American War / Civil War / the War between the States
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans / people from Africa
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery / economic reasons / states' rights
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Name one U.S. territory
Puerto Rico / U.S. Virgin Islands / American Samoa / Northern Mariana Islands / Guam
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star- Spangled Banner
Why did colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes / the British army stayed in their houses / because they didn't have self-government
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves / saved the Union / led the United States during the Civil War
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for Civil Rights / worked for equality for all Americans
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California / Arizona / New Mexico / Texas
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4