Worksheets
Who is the current president of the United States?
Donald Trump
People elect ______________ to make laws.
Representatives.
George Washington chose to lead the Continental Army
True of False
True
Where was Abraham Lincoln born?
a - in the White house
b - in a theatre
c - in a log cabin
d - on Mount Rushmore
c - in a log cabin
What do people call George Washington?
a - the king of the United States
b - the mapmaker of the world
c - the hero of the colonies
d - the father of our country
d - the father of our country
What is the name of the building where the president lives?
The White House
The United States is a _____________.
democracy
Where can you find Abraham Lincoln?
a - quarter
b - dime
c - nickel
d - penny
d - penny
What is Abraham Lincoln’s nickname?
a - Honest Abe
b - Abe the Giant
c - Great Abe
d - Abe the Babe
a - Honest Abe
Which coin has George Washington on it?
a - dime
b - quarter
c - penny
d - nickel
b - quarter
There is a election for president every ____ years.
4
The people vote to ___________ the president.
elect
What was the Continental Army?
a - the group of British soldiers who fought the French
b - the group of Native Americans who fought for freedom
c - the group of colonist who fought against the British
d - the group of founding leaders who signed the Constitution
c - the group of colonist who fought against the British
Why was President Lincoln against slavery?
a - because he was a leader of the underground railroad
b - because a little girl wrote him a letter
c - because he thought all people should be free
d - because he thought the south was making too much money
c - because he thought all people should be free
How many years was George Washington the president for?
a - 8 years
b - 2 years
c - 4 years
d - 6 years
a - 8 years
The election for the president is always held in which month?
November
As president, George Washington APPOINTED people to help him run the country. What does APPOINT mean?
a - to tell people to never give up
b - to speak out against something
c - to choose someone to do a job
d - to separate from another country
c - to choose someone to do a job
Why did John Wilkes Booth shoot President Lincoln?
a - he was a slave and wanted to be free
b - he was angry that Lincoln ended slavery
c - he wanted to build a memorial to Lincoln
d - he wanted to be president
b - he was angry that Lincoln ended slavery
Which sentence shares a FACT about Abraham Lincoln?
a - Lincoln taught himself religion, history and law
b - Lincoln should have let the south form it's own country
c - Lincoln was the most important president
d - Lincoln looked better after he grew his beard
a - Lincoln taught himself religion, history and law
What was George Washington's job when he was a young man?
a - he built houses and put up fences
b - he sold fruits and vegetables
c - he surveyed land and made maps
d - he taught students about history
c - he surveyed land and made maps
Who is the vice president of the United States?
Mike Pence
Why is Lincoln honored as a great president?
a - he liked the theatre
b - he was so tall
c - he helped to end slavery
d - he grew a beard
c - he helped to end slavery
What war started between the states in the south and the north?
A - civil war
b - south war
c - north war
d - great war
a - civil war
Lincoln fought to abolish slavery so people could be free. What do you think ABOLISH means?
a - to cry
b - to learn
c - to begin
d - to end
d - to end
Why did the colonists fight against the British?
a - the colonist wanted to separate from Great Britain.
b - the colonist wanted to free the slaves from the south
c - the colonist wanted to protect Native Americans
d - the colonist wanted to become a part of France
a - the colonist wanted to separate from Great Britain.