Wars
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes, no self-government
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S.
The Missouri River or Mississippi River
Who is the Father of our Country?
George Washington
Who did the U.S. fight in WWII?
Japan Germany and Italy
Name a war fought by the U.S. in the 1800's
The Civil War
When was the Constitution written?
What ocean is on the West Coast of the U.S.?
The Pacific Ocean
Which president signed the Emancipation Proclamation? What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote, run for office
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900's.
WW1, WW2, Vietnam War, Korean War, Gulf War
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
What ocean is on the East Coast of the U.S.?
The Atlantic Ocean
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Roy Cooper
Name One American Indian Tribe in the U.S.
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa...
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution.
Name one U.S. territory
Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
Name one writer of the Federalist Papers. What are the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
The Federalist papers supported the passage (approval) of the U.S. Constitution.
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights
Worked for equality for all Americans
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, NY, Ohio, Pennsylvania....
Who is Susan B. Anthony? What did she do?
Susan B. Anthony fought for civil rights and women's rights
What is the name of the National Anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner