Colonies and Independence
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War II
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control.
What is the economic system of the United States?
Free market economy
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War
When did all women get the right to vote?
1920
Many documents influenced the US Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
American Revolution
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Gettysburg
Longest economic recession in modern history
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
Equality, Liberty
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
High Taxes
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Freed the slaves
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
The words "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote
There were thirteen original states. Name five.
New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves.
What did the civil rights movement do?
Fought to end racial discrimination
What founding document was written in 1787?
Constitution
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Vote
Write to a newspaper