Colonial Period
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812 OR Mexican-American War OR Civil War OR Spanish-American War
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I OR World War II OR Korean War OR Vietnam War OR Gulf War
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
New York (Harbor) OR Liberty Island
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because each star represents a state
What is the capitol of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes OR because the British army stayed in their houses OR because they didn't have self government
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California OR Arizona OR New Mexico OR Texas
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine OR New Hampshire OR Vermont OR New York OR Pennsylvania OR Ohio OR Michigan OR Minnesota OR North Dakota OR Montana OR Idaho OR Washington OR Alaska
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison OR Alexander Hamilton OR John Jay OR Publius
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana OR the Louisiana Territory
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Cherokee OR Navajo OR Sioux OR Chippewa OR Choctaw OR Pueblo OR Apache OR Iroquois OR Creek OR Blackfeet OR Seminole OR Cheyenne OR Arawak OR Shawnee OR Mohegan OR Huron OR Oneida OR Lakota OR Crow OR Teton OR Hopi OR Inuit
New Year's Day OR Martin Luther King, Jr. Day OR Presidents' Day OR Memorial Day OR Independence Day OR Labor Day OR Columbus Day OR Veterans Day OR Thanksgiving OR Christmas
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico OR U.S. Virgin Islands OR American Samoa OR Northern Mariana Islands OR Guam