Geography
What is the capital of Michigan?
Lansing
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians, Native Americans
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political campaign, write to a newspaper, run for office, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies.
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific Ocean
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
the flag or the United States
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Oneida, Lakota, Seminole, Crow, Tenton, Hopi, Inuit, Cherokee, Najajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner