History
Early
Early
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
Name one Native American tribe in the United States.
Cherokee, Navajo, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
Name the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri & Mississippi
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 original colonies
There were 13 original states. Where were they located?
The north east coast of America.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
one star for each state
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed slaves
What major event happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Name the country that borders the US to the north?
Canada
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women’s rights
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
Which territory is the closest to USA?
Puerto Rico
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Who are the Founding Fathers?
Thomas Jefferson - wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Franklin - Constitutional Convention
George Washington - 1st President
Which war was fought in the south western United States from 1846 - 1848?
The Mexican War
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The civil rights movement.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington District of Columbia
What national U.S. holiday do we celebrate in July?
Independence Day