Symbols & Culture
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
Father of our country
First president
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Roosevelt
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
U.S. diplomat
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Emancipation Proclamation
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people in the U.S. military
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
6 years
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
Out of many, one
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Battle of Gettysburg
Emancipation Proclamation
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
To stop the spread of communism
What does the president's cabinet do?
Advises the president
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Hopi, Apache, Cherokee, Comanche, Crow
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the U.S. Constitution
When did all men get the right to vote?
With the 15th amendment
After the Civil War
What was the Great Depression?
Longest economic recession in modern history
Name one power of the president.
Sign bills
Veto bills
Commander in Chief
Name one example of an American innovation.
airplane, light bulb
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked U.S. civilian ships
To support the Allied Powers
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Because of the 22nd amendment
To keep the president from becoming too powerful