Geography
What are the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri River and Mississippi River
What are some wars fought by the United States in the 1900s?
WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam Wat, Gulf War
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement
Who lived in American before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Name one state that borders Canada.
Ohio, New Hampshire, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota
Who did the United States fight in WWII?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes (taxation without representation), being forced to house British soldiers, and they wanted to self-govern
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
50 states
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What war was fought in the United States between the North and the South?
The Civil War
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Who were some of the writers?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Publius
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 original colonies
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What are some wars fought by the United States in the 1800s?
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights and worked for equality for all Americans
What are some Native American (American Indian) tribes?
Cherokee, Oneida, Lakota, Navajo
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Between the age 18 and 26
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general? What war was he in?
World War II (WWII)
What is a problem that led to the Civil War?
Slavery, states' rights, economic reasons
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory (Louisiana)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th