What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
100
What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
100
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
200
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
200
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
200
Who fought for Civil Rights of all Americans?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
200
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
200
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
communism
300
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life,
liberty,
pursuit of happiness
300
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
300
Who fought for the rights of women?
Susan B. Anthony
300
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River),
Mississippi (River)
300
Name one war fought in the 1800s.
Civil War,
War of 1812,
Mexican-American War,
Spanish-American War
400
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy,
market economy
400
When was the Constitution written?
1787
400
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians,
Native Americans
400
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California,
Arizona,
New Mexico,
Texas
400
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery,
economic reasons,
states' rights
500
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
500
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
500
What group of people was taken to American and sold as slaves?
Africans,
people from Africa
500
There are thirteen (13) original states. Name three.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia