American History
Haitian History
American History
Haitian
History
American History
100
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? A. January 1st B. April 15th C. July 4th D. December 25th
April 15th
100
What do many Haitians, in Haiti and all over the world, celebrate on May 18?
Haitian Flag Day
100
In what month do we vote for President? A. January B. May C. July D. November
November
100
What one family held dictatorial power over Haiti from 1957 to 1986?
The Duvaliers. Francois (Papa Doc) Duvalier became president -for-life. His son, Jean- Claude (Baby Doc)
100
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
200
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
200
Why was Haiti called "the Pearl of the Carribean" ?
It was France's richest colonial possession in the so-called New World
200
Name one branch or part of the government.
Legislative
200
When did Baby Doc Succeed Papa Doc?
in 1971
200
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? A. Africans B. American Indians C. Spanish D. English
Africans
300
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
300
Born a slave in Haiti in 1743, he became a solider, statesman and liberator of Haiti. Who was it?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
300
How many U.S. Senators are there? A. 200 B. 300 C. 100 D. 500
One hundred (100)
300
Who did Jean Jacques Dessalines succeed?
He succeeded Toussaint L'Ouverture
300
Who makes federal laws? A. Senate B. Congress C. White House D. Supreme Court
Congress
400
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee, Apache, Iroquois, Chippewa, Sioux, Navajo
400
How was Toussiant L'Ouverture captured by the French?
When he went to discuss peace with the French commander, General Leclerc, he was put in chains and transported to France.
400
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Saved (or preserved) the Union
400
What is the significance of the Phrgian cap in Haiti's coat of arms?
It is a symbol of liberty, and was in fact called the liberty cap.
400
What are ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? A. by casting their vote; B. going to town hall meetings that elected officials hold, C. signing a petition, D. serving as a juror, E. serving through the Armed Forces, F. holding their elected officials up to scrutiny, or protesting through boycotts, sit - ins or marching
All of these answers
500
The House of Representatives has how many voting members? A. 435 B. 235 C. 300 D. 185
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
500
Who continued the struggle for independence after Toussaint L'Ouverture?
Two Haitian generals, Jean- Jacques Dessalines and Alexandre Petion
500
Who lived in the future U.S. before the Europeans arrived? A. Africans B. Europeans C. Americans D. Native Americans
Native Americans
500
Who first proclaimed himself emperor of an independent Haiti?
Jean Jacques Dessalines
500
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
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