People
The woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus?
Rosa Parks
When did George Washington die?
December 14, 1799
Why did the Boston Tea Party happen?
The Tea party happened because the colonists didn't want to pay taxes on the British Tea.
What did the first Amendment State?
The first Amendment stated the freedom of speech, press, and religion.
What does the Legislative do?
The legislative makes the laws.
Who lead the army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
When did the Civil War start?
April 12, 1861
What did the American Revolutionary War lead to?
The creation of a new nation
What did the 18th Amendment do?
it banned the selling and transportation of alcohol
What does the Senate do?
The Senate passes the laws
Who was one of the "Founding Fathers?"
Thomas Jefferson
When did Martin Luther King Jr. die?
April 4th 1968
What was the Civil War?
The civil war was a war fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America. They had disagreements about slavery
What did the 21st Amendment do?
It made alcohol legal again!
How many branches does the U.S. government have?
3 branches
Who gave the speech "I had a dream"?
Martin Luther King Jr
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776
What was the Great Depression?
The Great Depression was a severe depression that took place during the 1930's. People lost money, homes, food, etc.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation say about slavery?
It said that all slavery is illegal in the United States and no one shall ever be a slave again.
How many states is the U.S. government composed of?
50 states
Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
When did the Civil War start and end?
Start: April 12, 1861
End: April 9, 1865
It took 5 years for the War to end
Why did the Korean War start?
The war started when the North Korean army invaded the South Korean army.
What did the 2nd Amendment say?
The second Amendment said that you have the right to bear arms.
What does the Executive Branch do?
It carries out the laws