American History
Rights and Responsibilities
Important Historical Information
Geography
Symbols and Holidays
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians, Native Americans
100
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election; Run for federal office
100
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights (movement)
100
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor); Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River)
100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
200
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
200
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States ; The flag
200
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights; worked for equality for all Americans
200
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
200
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
300
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison; (Alexander) Hamilton; (John) Jay; Publius
300
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
300
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
300
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River); Mississippi (River)
300
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies; because the stripes represent the original colonies
400
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation; because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering); because they didn’t have self-government
400
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18); between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
400
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
400
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
400
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state; because each star represents a state; because there are 50 states
500
Name three (3) of the thirteen (13) original states.
New Hampshire; Massachusetts; Rhode Island; Connecticut; New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; Georgia
500
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression; freedom of speech; freedom of assembly; freedom to petition the government; freedom of religion; the right to bear arms.
500
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
500
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands; American Samoa; Northern Mariana Islands; Guam
500
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents’ Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving; Christmas