Geography
What is the longest river in the United States?
*Double Points*
Missouri River
This religious group founded Pennsylvania.
Quakers
The number of senators we have in each state.
*Double Points*
2
The name of the group of states that succeeded from Union prior to the Civil War.
Confederacy
The name of the ship that the Pilgrims used to sail to the New World.
The Mayflower
Which two countries surround the United States? (modern day)
Mexico and Canada
The Country the American colonists fought against in the American Revolution.
Great Britain/England
How many electoral votes are needed for a president to win an election?
*Double Points*
270
Location the Continental Army camped during the Winter of 1777.
Valley Forge
What is the symbolism behind the stars on the United States flag:
*Double Points*
50 stars = 50 states
Which mountain range did western settlers pass to get to Oregon?
*Double Points*
Rocky Mountains
Name the first 3 U.S. presidents (in order)
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson
Name 2 of the 3 major duties of U.S. citizens we discussed in class.
Pay taxes, vote, jury duty
Northernmost battle of the Civil War
*Double Points*
Battle of Gettysburg
Symbolism behind the stripes on the United States flag
13 stripes = 13 colonies
Name the bodies of water that surround the United States (East, West and South).
East: Atlantic Ocean
West: Pacific Ocean
South: Gulf of Mexico/America
The year the Declaration of Independence was signed AND the day that Americans celebrate independence.
*Double Points*
July 4, 1776
Name the 3 requirements to be the President of the United States.
Natural born citizen, live in the U.S. for at least 14 years, 35 years of age.
Name all 5 wars that we have discussed throughout this course.
French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War.
Wrote the lyrics of the “Star Spangled Banner” during the War of 1812.
*Double Points*
Francis Scott Key
Name 3 modern day states the United States acquired through the Mexican-American War.
California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico
Parts of Colorado, Wyoming and Oklahoma
Name 13 of the original 13 colonies.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Name the 3 branches of government AND the people that run each branch.
*Double Points*
Executive Branch - President
Legislative Branch - Congress (House and Senate)
Judicial Branch - Supreme Court
Name all 3 parts of the Anaconda Plan.
1. Surround the south by land and sea and blockade their ports
2. Take control of the Mississippi River and divide the South.
3. Surround the southern capital and launch one final invasion.
Who was the president of the Confederacy during the Civil War?
*Double Points*
Jefferson Davis