American Geography/Symbols/Culture
What two oceans border the United States
Atlantic and Pacific
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Republican Party and Democratic Party
How old do you have to be to vote in the United States
18
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Name one war that the US was involved in during the 1900's
What is the name of the United States' National Anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
How long is a President's term?
4 years
When you say the pledge of allegiance what are you showing loyalty to?
The flag
The United States (the republic)
What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803
Louisianan Territory
What major event happened on September 11th, 2001?
Attack on the World Trade Center (Twin Towers) by terrorists.
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Mississippi or Missouri River
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Men in the United States must register for the Selective Service (the draft) when they turn what age?
18
What is one reason why colonists came to America
Freedom
Religious Freedom
Opportunity for a better life
What is Martin Luther King Jr. known for in American history?
Being a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.
Fighting against racism and unequal treatment of African Americans.
What are two National Holidays in the United States
How many judges are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the deadline for sending in your tax forms?
(Month and Day)
April 15th
Why did American colonists fight against the British?
What were the three major countries the United States fought against in World War 2
Germany, Italy, and Japan
The stars and stripes are symbols for...
Stars are symbols for the current states.
Stripes represent the original 13 colonies
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
There are four amendments (changes) to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
26th-Change voting age to 18
19th-Women are allowed to vote
15th-Non-white citizens are allowed to vote
24th-You do not have to pay a poll tax to vote
Name 3 of the original 13 colonies.
Who was the President during World War 2 and the Great Depression
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)