amendments
what is the first amendment?
freedom of speech/religion
what year did the twin towers fall?
2001
what invention made it possible to send messages through wires?
the telegraph
how many 4 year terms is a president allowed to serve in the United States?
2
how old do you need to be to vote in the United States?
18
what is the 2nd amendment?
the right to bear arms
what year did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her bus seat?
1955
what are the first 10 amendments of the constitution called?
bill of rights
how many colonies were in the early united states?
13
how old is the white house?
225 years old
what is the 3rd amendment?
soldier housing in wartime
when was world war 1?
1914-1918
what was the group of people who wrote the declaration of independence called?
founding fathers
how many United States presidents have there been?
47
what does the Statue of Liberty represent?
freedom
what is the 4th amendment?
search and seizure
when was world war 2?
1939-1945
what is a felony?
a larger crime with a punishment of over 1 year in prison
how many branches of government are there?
3
who was famous for leading the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
what is the 5th amendment?
freedom of double jeopardy
what year did segregation fully end in the United States?
1968
what are the 2 main political parties in the US?
democrats & republicans
how many stars were on the first United States flag?
13
what is a warrant?
a document signed by a judge that allows police to search an area or arrest someone as needed