Citizenship
The process by which you become a citizen of the U.S.
What is naturalization
Why did the American colonists fight the British?
High taxes Taxation without representation Violation of their rights (stayed in their houses etc.) They didn't have self-government
This amendment gives us the freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly.
What is the First Amendment?
The first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
The length of time one must be legally in the U.S. before they can apply for citizenship
What is 5 years.
This amendment gives us the right to bear arms.
What is the second amendment?
President during the Great Depression and World War II.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Name one US territory that is covered by US citizenship.
What is Puerto Rico U.S, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam
DAILY DOUBLE
This drink made of molasses was a major part of the economy and culture of colonial Rhode Island.
What is rum.
This Royal Navy revenue schooner enforced the Navigation Acts in Rhode Island waters was set on fire by Rhode Islanders.
What is the Gaspee?
This amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the fourth amendment?
This president signed the Emancipation Proclamation while in office.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This is how the United States government ensures that people who apply for citizenship understand American History.
What is the Citizenship Test?
A system of transatlantic trade connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the Triangular Trade.
Patriots, disguised as Mohawk Indians, dumped 342 chests of this drink mixture into Boston Harbor.
What is tea or the Boston Tea Party
This amendment gives us the right to a speedy and public trial
What is the sixth amendment?
President during the U.S. attacks on September 11, 2001.
Who is George W. Bush?
A document that grants a person permission to live and work in the United States.
What is green card.
Why does the United States flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies or Because the stripes represent the 13 original colonies
This act required the colonists to pay a tax, on various forms of papers, documents, and playing cards.
What is the Stamp Act?
This amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishment
What is the eighth amendment?
Who is the only U.S. president to have ever resigned from office?
Who is Richard Nixon?