Holidays and Events
What is the purpose of independence day?
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
What was the purpose of the United States entering the Korean War?
To stop the spread of the Communist ideology.
What was the purpose of the Civil Rights movement?
To end racism and discrimination in the United States.
Which U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington.
What is the purpose of Veteran's Day?
A holiday to honor people in the U.S. military
What was the purpose of the United States entering the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of the Communist ideology.
When did all women secure the right to vote?
In 1920, with the 19th amendment.
During the Cold War, what two threats faced the United States?
Communism and nuclear war.
(also acceptable: USSR, Russia, Soviet influence, espionage)
Name one major accomplishment of Abraham Lincoln.
Freed the slaves, saved (or preserved) the Union, led the United States during the Civil War, was the 16th president of the United States, and delivered the Gettysburg Address.
What is the purpose of Memorial Day?
A day to honor soldiers who died in military service.
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.
What goal did Martin Luther Ling Jr. strive to accomplish?
MLK worked to ensure equality for all Americans.
Who was the main rival of the United States during the Cold War?
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) or Soviet Russia.
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt was president during these events.
What major event occurred on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists took over two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York City, terrorists took over a plane and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, or terrorists took over a plane originally aimed at Washington, D.C., and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.
(Also acceptable: Terrorists attacked the United States)
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Because of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, so that they could support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia), or to oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan).
When did all men receive the right to vote?
In 1870, during Reconstruction, with the 15th amendment.
Name the war that took place between the Northern and the Southern states in the U.S.
The Civil War.
What did President Dwight Eisenhower create during his term as president? (modified)
Created the interstate system by signing the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956.
What are two examples of national holidays in the United States?
New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
What is one war that the United States fought in the 20th century?
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War.
Name one leader of the women's rights movements of the 1800s.
Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Lucretia Mott, Lucy Stone.
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked civilian U.S. ships, to support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia), or to oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria).
James Madison was president during what war?
The War of 1812.