Unit 1/2
What is a citizen?
A citizen is a person who is part of a community.
What does the American Flag represent?
American flag is a flag representing the United States
What does Colonize mean?
Colonize: when people from one country or place move to a different place and take control or ownership of that place.
What is Rosa Parks Known for?
refusing to give up her seat.
James madison is known as the father of ________.
Father of the consitution.
What RIGHTS do ALL citizens have?
Freedom of expression: the right to seek, form, and share their opinions and ideas without being punished
• Freedom of religion: the right to practice any religion, or to live without any religion at all without being forced or punished
• Equal protection: every person (regardless of age, race, religion, etc.) should be treated the same by the government. Equality means that everyone has the same freedoms and rights regardless of who they are.
What is the name of the United States of America's bird?
The Bald eagle
Who did Great Britain colonize and why?
Great Britain colonized North America. Great Britatin wanted to more wealth and power.
What is Segregation?
Being seperated because of the color of their skin, race, etc... having to use different bathrooms, water fountains, buses etc.
George Washington is known as the Father of the____.
Father of his country
How many continents are on earth?
There are seven continents on Earth.
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
In New York City.
John Adams convinced other colonial leaders to speak out against _________ because of _________.
Great Britain because of unfair treatment.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
• Amelia Earhart
o First woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932
o First person to fly alone from Hawaii to California
When is Juneteenth and why do we celebrate it?
June 19th and we celebrate it because it was the day All African Americans were free.
The world’s ocean is divided into five parts, can you name TWO?
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, & Arctic
Finish this
“I pledge allegiance to _______________________________________________________________________________ stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
What famous speech did Patrick Henry give?
"Give me liberty or give me death."
Who created the telephone?
Alexander G. Bell
How many branches (groups) is the government divided in ?
3
Can you name TWO major rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, or other physical features in the United States ?
Selected rivers, mountain ranges, and lakes in the United States:
• James River
• Mississippi River
• Rio Grande
• Appalachian Mountains
• Rocky Mountains
• Great Lakes (general area)
What is the United States' National Anthem?
In the United States, our National Anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
What is Paul Revere is famous for ?
What NUMBER was president Obama and what did he do for Americans?
Barack Obama:
• 44th president of the United States
• First African American president
• Helped more Americans have access to healthcare
What did Martin Luther King stand up for? What was the name of his famous speech?
He was wanted everyone to be equal and his famous speech is "I have a dream"