U.S. History
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington.
What is the supreme law of the land?
→ The Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments?
The Bill of Rights
Name one U.S. state that borders Mexico.
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States / the flag
Q: What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
A: 1776.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
→ 100
What is one right in the First Amendment?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is one responsibility only for U.S. citizens?
Vote in a federal election / serve on a jury
Q: Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s.
A: Civil War / War of 1812 / Mexican-American War.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor / Liberty Island
What is one right only for U.S. citizens?
Vote / run for federal office
Q: What did Susan B. Anthony do?
A: Fought for women’s rights.
Who makes federal laws?
Congress / Senate & House
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What ocean is on the West Coast of the U.S.?
Pacific Ocean
What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
Freedom of speech, religion, etc.
Q: What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
A: Freed the slaves.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances / Separation of powers
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared our independence from Great Britain.
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, etc
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?