American Dates
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th (4th of July)
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court of the United States
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What is the last day that you can send in federal income tax form
April 15
Why did the colonists fight the British
High taxes
Who vetoes bills?
President of the United States
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?
The American Civil War
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did
Led the U.S. during the Civil War
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At the age of 18
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who makes our national laws?
The United States Congress
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do
Fought for civil rights
In what month is the election day for President
November
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes
. They represent the 13 original colonie
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President
Vice President of the United States
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
One star for each state
Who was the President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorist attacks against the United States
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War
slavery
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
President of the United States
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana (Louisiana Purchase)
Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt