13 colonies
True or False
The pilgrims and the puritans were different groups of people, but had the same beliefs.
True
How many states where about of the US when it was first formed?
13
How many total amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Capital of the United States
Washington DC
Who was the first president of the United States of America?
George Washington
The puritans chose to leave England because they did not agree with the teaching of __________.
The Church of England
What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
13 original colonies
If the police want to search your home, what do they usually need, according to the Fourth Amendment?
A warrent
Largest State
Alaska
Who was the first President to live in the White House?
John Adams
Florida was NOT one of the thirteen British colonies because it was owned by
Spain
What is the national bird of the United States?
Which amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?
1st
"Land of Lincoln"
Illinois
Which two leaders’ disputes led to the creation of the first political parties?
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
What was the passage called that took enslaved Africans to the West Indies?
The Middle Passage
What song was written during the War of 1812 by Francis Scott Key?
The Star-Spangled Banner.
Which amendment prohibits "cruel and unusual punishments"?
8th
First state to become a state
Delaware
1st to Ride in an Airplane
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which colony was built for people who owed money (debtors)?
Georgia
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
What is the name for a group of citizens that decides if a person on trial is guilty or innocent?
a jury
How many states begin with the letter ‘M’?
8
1st Born a U.S. Citizen
Martin Van Buren