Geography
what ocean is on the west coast of the United States
pacific ocean
what is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did
freed the slaves
during the cold war, what was the main concern of the United States
Communism
why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
when do we celebrate independence day
july 4th
name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
world war 1
what did Martin Luther King. Jr. do?
worked for equality for all Americans
before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. what war was he in?
world war 2
why does the flag have 50 stars?
because each star represents a state.
name two national U.S. holidays
new year's day
labor day
name one state that borders Mexico.
California
who was the president during world war 1?
(woodrow) willson
what is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
what is the name of the national anthem
The star-spangled banner
what is independence day?
it celebrates justice, equality, and self-determination.
name one of the two longest rivers in the united states?
missouri river
mississipi river
who was president during the great depression and world war 2?
Franklin Roosevelt
name one U.S. territory
puerto Rico
U.S. islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana islands
what major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
terrorists attacked the United States
what holiday do we celebrate on May 26?
memorial day.
name one states that borders Canada.
what did Susan B. anthony do?
fought for women's rights
where is the statue of liberty?
New York
what did the Emancipation proclamation do?
freed the slaves
freed slaves in confederacy
freed slaves in the confederate state
freed slaves in most southern states
when do we celebrate labors day?
September 1st