This important historical document was signed in 1776
What is the "Declaration of Independence"?
100
The Declaration of Independence is based on the principle that freedom and _______ go together, and that the role of the government is primarily to protect the rights of the people.
What is "equality"?
100
One who ventures into unknown or unclaimed territory to settle.
What is "a pioneer"?
100
The willingness to participate in volunteer work is so widespread that ____ of out ten Americans are members of a volunteer organization.
What is "six"?
100
Love of and devotion to one's country
What is "patriotism"?
200
Black slavery excisted until this war (1863-65).
What is "the Civil War"?
200
According to this value, a person must be self-reliant and look after himself or herself.
What is "individualism"?
200
A region just beyond or at the edge of a settled area.
What is "the frontier"?
200
Most Americans take it for granted that they may live in ___ or ___ cities during their lifetime.
What is "four or five"?
200
Steady improvement towards a goal.
What is "progress"?
300
This was the typical direction of the pioneers.
What is "west"?
300
Another word for the "do-it-yourself spirit" which means that people help people through privately initiated, rather than government-sponsored, agencies.
What is "volunteerism"?
300
A person who renders aid, performs a service, or assumes an obligation voluntarily
What is a "volunteer"?
300
In 2010, it takes the average unemployed American worker over ___ months to find a job.
What is "8"?
300
The Americans generally believe that that wealth and contentment can be achieved through the virtues of thrift, _______, family loyality and faith in the free enterprise system.
What is "hard work"?
400
The policy or practice of separating people of different races, classes, or ethnic groups, as in schools, housing, and public or commercial facilities, especially as a form of discrimination.
What is "segregation"?
400
This value refers to the historical fact that Americans have regarded their country as a land of limitless wealth with many natural resources on the American frontier.
What is "Psychology of Abundance"?
400
The North American bison
What is a "buffalo"?
400
One recent survey of last year's college graduates discovered that ___ percent moved right back home with their parents after graduation.
What is "80"?
400
The religion founded on the life and teachings of Jesus.
What is "Christianity"?
500
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, added in 1791 to protect certain rights of citizens.
What is the "Bill of rights"?
500
Americans often believe that the practical solution to a problem is to move elsewhere and make a fresh start.
What is "mobility"?
500
An American ideal of a happy and successful life to which all may aspire
What is "the American dream"?
500
According to one recent survey, ___ % of all U.S. households have at least one person that is currently searching for a full-time job.
What is "28"?
500
An example of this value is that the national anthem is played at sporting events.