What does it mean?
U.S.A.
United States of America
100
Civil War. BONUS: Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
What ocean is on the East Coast of the US? A) Atlantic B) Pacific
A) Atlantic
The British were the first people to live in America.
False. The Indians, or Native Americans, were the first people to live in America.
Who was Christopher Columbus?
Colonist
Person or people who lived in the 13 original colonies.
200
Declaration of Independence
What is the name of the country's national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
There are two major political parties in the United States.
True. BONUS - name them!
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers. BONUS: What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
Slavery
The practice of owning slaves. BONUS: Where did the slaves come from?
300
The Pledge of Allegiance
What stops one branch of government from being too powerful?
Separation of powers
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 5th, 1776.
False. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4th, 1776 (Independence Day!)
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
President during the Civil War. Wanted to keep the North and South together. Signed the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves.
Democracy
Political system in which the people choose their own leader.
400
Emancipation Proclamation. BONUS: What was it?
\What happened at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
The Constitution was written.
The US Constitution has 26 amendments.
False. The Constitution has 27 amendments.
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He worked for civil rights for all American people.
Amendment
A change. Something added or taken out. A change to the constitution.
500
Mississippi River
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
15th Amendment - A citizen of any race can vote; 19th Amendment - Any man or woman citizen can vote; 24th Amendment - There shall be no poll taxes to vote; 26th Amendment 18 year-olds can vote
President Roosevelt was the leader of the U.S. during the Great Depression.
True. BONUS: When did the Great Depression begin? What was it?
Who is the governor of Michigan?
Gretchen Whitmer