Geography
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Name on war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there is one star for each state
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
Economic reasons
State's rights
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the name of the Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
Hudson River
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
Saved or preserved the Union
Led the United States during the Civil War
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
Worked for equality of all Americans
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Who is the "Father of our Country"?
George Washington
What territory did the United States bought from France?
The Louisiana Territory
What did the Emancipation Proclamation did?
Freed the slaves
Freed slaves in the Confederacy states
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorist attacked the United States
What is the capital of your state?
Phoenix
Who was the first President?
George Washington
Name of the U.S war between the North and the South.
The Civil War
What does the flag have 13 stripes?
because the stripes represent the 13 original colonies
Name two National HOLIDAYS.
New Year's Day, MLK Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Republican and Democrat.
Name two of your local Representatives.
Raul Grijalva, Mike Gallegos, Debbie Lesko, Greg Stanton, Ann Kirkpatrick, Paul Gosar, Andy Biggs..