Colonial Period and Independence
Name one reason the colonists came to America.
Freedom • Political liberty • Religious freedom • Economic opportunity • Escape persecution
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is Independence Day?
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain) • The country’s birthday
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 • Spanish-American War
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships • To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia) • To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor) • Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
Name three national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday) • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Columbus Day • Veterans Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Africans • People from Africa
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War
When did all women get the right to vote?
1920 • After World War I • (With the) 19th Amendment
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
(Because there were) 13 original colonies • (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
American Revolution • The (American) Revolutionary War • War for (American) Independence
Name one important event from The Civil War.
(Battle of) Fort Sumter • Emancipation Proclamation • (Battle of) Vicksburg • (Battle of) Gettysburg • Sherman’s March • (Surrender at) Appomattox • (Battle of) Antietam/Sharpsburg • Lincoln was assassinated.
What was the Great Depression?
Longest economic recession in modern history
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
(Because there is) one star for each state • (Because) each star represents a state • (Because there are) 50 states
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military • A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
High taxes • Taxation without representation • British soldiers stayed in Americans’ houses (boarding, quartering) • They did not have self-government • Boston Massacre • Boston Tea Party (Tea Act) • Stamp Act • Sugar Act • Townshend Acts • Intolerable (Coercive) Acts
Name one thing Abraham Lincoln is famous.
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) • Saved (or preserved) the Union • Led the United States during the Civil War • 16th president of the United States • Delivered the Gettysburg Address
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash (1929) • Stock market crash of 1929
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner