Category one
What is one responsibility only for United States citizens?
to vote in federal elections
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Why did the colonists fight the British?
They felt they were being unfairly taxed without representation in the British Parliament,
When was the Constitution written?
The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise to be loyal to the United States.
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
upon reaching age 18
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name the writers
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison between October 1787 and May 1788.
What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America
What is one reason colonists came to America?
One primary reason colonists came to America was to seek religious freedom
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
August 2, 1776
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
He created the postal, or mail, system in the United States.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Citizens have to be 18 or older to vote for president
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians lived in America before the Europeans arrived.
There were 13 original states, name ALL of them.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Who is the “Father of our Country?”
George Washington
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Voting is one way to participate in our democracy. Citizens can also contact their officials when they want to support or change a law.
What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
The group of people taken to America and sold as slaves were primarily Africans.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
it was decided that the best solution to the young country's problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution.
Who was the first President?
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)