Wars
Why did US enter Vietnam War?
to stop communism
Why did US enter Korean War?
To stop communism
What is the form of government of the US?
republic
When did the Great Depression start?
1929 - stock market crash
Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Emancipation Proclamation
What war did Americans fight to win independence?
Revolutionary War
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
helped people understand the Constitution
What was the Great Depression?
longest economic recession in modern history
Why did US enter Persian Gulf War?
force Iraq from Kuwait
What is Veterans Day?
Holiday to honor those who served in military
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
rights of people living in the US
When did all men get the right to vote?
after the Civil War, 1870, 15th amendment
Who was US main rival during the Cold War
Soviet Union, (Russia)
What is Memorial Day?
Day to honor those who died in military service
James Madison was famous for many things. Name one.
Father of the Constitution
When did all women get the right to vote?
1920
The American Revolution had many events. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Name one US military conflict after September 11, 2001.
war in Iraq (Afghanistan)
Many documents influenced the Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized are citizens?
14th