Famous People
Who was the 3rd President?
Thomas Jefferson
The Bill of Rights is made up of which amendments?
The first ten
Communism was a concern for the United States during what war?
The Cold War
What are the branches of the United States government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What are the two oceans next to the United States?
The Atlantic and the Pacific
The Federalists papers had 3 writers. Alexander Hamilton and John Jay were two of the writers. Who is the third one?
James Madison
The Constitution is considered the "_____" of the land.
Supreme law
When did the United States fight in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War?
The 1900's
What does the Separation of Powers do?
It stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What is in New York Habor?
The Statue of Liberty
Who pushed for women's rights
Susan B. Anthony
The freedom of Speech and Religion is from what amendment?
The 1st Amendment
Who fought in the Civil War?
The North and the South
The Senate and House (of Representatives) is a part of what branch of government?
The Legislative
Who did the United States buy the Mississippi River from?
France
Who is John Roberts?
Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court
What document said that the United Stated is free from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
The Native Americans lived in America before who arrived?
The Europeans
All the people of a state are represented by who?
A Senator
New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina are considered a part of what?
The 13 original states
Who freed the slaves and saved the union?
President Abraham Lincoln
"We the people" is the first three words of what document?
The Constitution
What historical events happened when Franklin Roosevelt was president?
The Great Depression and World War II
Who reviews laws?
California, Texas, and Arizona borders what country?
Mexico