Colonial period and independence
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
Martin Luther King Jr. Is famous for many things, name one.
ex. Fought for civil rights, worked for the equality of all Americans
How many years is the president elected for?
4 years
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
To represent the 13 original colonies.
Who lived in America before the Europeans?
Native Americans
Free Market Economy
Name atleast one American Indian Tribe
Examples- Apache, Blackfeet, Cherokee, Chippewa, Creek, Crow, Hopi, Iriqouis
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name 3 rights of everyone living in the United States?
Examples of correct answers: freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, the right to bear arms
What founding document was written in 1787?
U.S Constitution
What does ¨We the people¨ mean?
Self-government/citizens of the US
Why did the U.S enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor (Japenese attacked Pearl Harbor)
What are the three branches of the government?
Judicial, Legislative , Executive
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Examples of correct answers: vote, pay taxes, obey the law, serve in the military, run for office, work for a local, state, or federal government
The colonists came to America for many reasons, name one.
Freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, escape persecution
There are 3 branches of the government. Why?
So one part does not become too powerful
When did women get the right to vote?
1920
What are the two parts of the U.S Congress?
senate and the house of representitives
How can people become U.S citizens?
Naturalize, Derive citizenship, be born in the U.S
When was the declaration of independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
Name a reason why the Decleration of Independence important.
It says all people are created equal, it inherts rights, it identifies individual freedoms, it says America is free of Britians control.
When did the Great Depression start?
1929
Name atleast one power of the U.S government
writes laws, declares laws, makes the federal budget
What is the highest court in the U.S?
The Supreme Court