Civil War
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War One
OR
World War Two
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there are 50 states.
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights (Movement)
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Independence Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
he fought for civil rights
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War Two
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
New Hampshire
North Carolina
South Carolina
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
[not on cards] When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves
[not on cards] Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians OR Native Americans
What is the capital of your state?
Boise
[not on cards] Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Name one state that borders Canada.
Idaho OR New York