important people
who was the first president?
george washington
In what month do we vote for President?
november
where is the statue of liberty?
new york
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
the flag
Name one state that borders Mexico.
california
Arizona
New Mexico and texas
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
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six years
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
people from Africa
what is the name of the national anthem?
the star spangled banner
why does the flag have 50 stars?
one star for each state
because there are 50 states
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
April 15
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native Americans
what age should men register for the selective services?
at age 18
between 18 and 26
why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies.
who is the father of our country?
(George) Washington
When was the Constitution written?
1787
what territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana territory
lousiana
name one of the two longest rivers in the US
Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
japan
Germany and italy
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison
(Alexander) Hamilton
(John) Jay
Publius
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
name one war fought by the United States In the 1800's
war of 1812
Mexican american
civil
Spanish american
what ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
atlantic
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam