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Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because each star represents a state
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery, economic reasons, states’ rights
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War, the War between the States
the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River) or Mississippi (River)
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution), an addition (to the Constitution)
At what age do all men register for the Selective Service?
At the age of 18 and up
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
what does the statue of liberty represent?
the advancement of freedom
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
What does the bald eagle symbolized?
strength, courage, freedom and immortality