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What stops a branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances or Separation of Powers
Who makes federal laws?
Congress, Senate and House Representatives, U.S. or National Legislature
In what month do we vote for President?
November
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians or Native Americans
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
African or people from Africa
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Name the U.S. war between the North and South?
The Civil War
What problems led to the Civil War?
Slavery, Economic Reasons, or States' Rights
What important thing did Abraham Lincoln do?
Freed the slaves or preserved the Union
Name a war fought by the United States in the 1900's.
WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked World Trade Center
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Liberty Island, New York
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state
When is Independence Day for the U.S.?
July 4th
Name three national U.S. holidays?
New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Why did the colonist come to America?
Freedom, political liberty, economic opportunity, religious freedom
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who is the "Father of Our Country?"
George Washington
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Name a war fought by the U.S. in the 1800's?
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the Slaves