american government
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of expression
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
freedom of religion
the right to bear arms
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
africans
people from africa
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
▪ slavery
▪ economic reasons
▪ states’ rights
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
thomas jefferson
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries
▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States
▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
▪ be loyal to the United States
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
native americans
american indians
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ the Louisiana Territory
▪ Louisiana
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
▪ civil rights (movement)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared our independance from Great Britain
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
Why did the colonists fight the British?
▪ because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
▪ because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
▪ because they didn’t have self-government
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
▪ freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
▪ saved (or preserved) the Union
▪ led the United States during the Civil War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
communism
What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom
▪ political liberty
▪ religious freedom
▪ economic opportunity
▪ practice their religion
▪ escape persecution
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for womens’ rights
fought for civil rights
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
japan, germany, italy
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
▪ at age eighteen (18)
▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
▪ (James) Madison
▪ (Alexander) Hamilton
▪ (John) Jay
▪ Publius
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
▪ freed the slaves
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
world war two