Wars
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War ▪ the War between the States
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18)
Name one state that borders Mexico
▪ California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians ▪ Native Americans
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
To what do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Flag and The United States
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
Name two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
because there is one star for each state ▪ because each star represents a state ▪ because there are 50 states
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ states’ rights
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
There were 13 original states. Name three
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Massachusetts ▪ Rhode Island ▪ Connecticut ▪ New York ▪ New Jersey ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Delaware ▪ Maryland ▪ Virginia ▪ North Carolina ▪ South Carolina ▪ Georgia
Two ways that Americans can participate in their Democracy?
vote ▪ join a political party ▪ help with a campaign ▪ join a civic group ▪ join a community group ▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue ▪ call Senators and Representatives ▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy ▪ run for office ▪ write to a newspaper
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written. ▪ The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana
Promise to be loyal to the United States
What is the name of the national anthem?
▪ The Star-Spangled Banner
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers:
(James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
Name two U.S. territories
Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name two national U.S. holidays.
▪ New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas