People
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
one of the writers of the Federalist Papers
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain.
the American Revolution
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
Name three national U.S. holidays.
Thanksgiving Day, Columbus Day, Christmas Day
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
one of the writers of the Federalist Papers
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War 2
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
forms the government
What is Independence Day?
the country’s birthday
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
high taxes
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
to stop the spread of communism
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
self-government and liberty
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
freedom
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
general during World War 2
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
to force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the Constitution.
What is Memorial Day?
a holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one leader of the women’s rights movement in the 1800s.
Susan B. Anthony
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
war in Afghanistan
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
What is Veterans Day?
a holiday to honor people in the military
What was the Great Depression?
longest economic recession in modern history