U.S. History
In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What document declared the American colonies independent from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What are the two main political parties in the U.S.?
Democrats and Republicans
What terrorist attacks happened in the U.S. in 2001?
9/11
Who arrived in New England on the Mayflower in 1620?
The Pilgrim Fathers
Which three basic rights are named in the Declaration?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Which amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?
The First Amendment
What system allows citizens to vote for their leaders?
Democracy
In which war did U.S. troops fight from 1963 to 1973?
The Vietnam War
What war was fought between North and South from 1861 to 1865?
The American Civil War
What idea says that all people are born the same?
Equality
Which amendment deals with the right to own guns?
The Second Amendment
Who is the head of the executive branch of government?
The President
Who was elected the first Black U.S. president in 2008?
Barack Obama
What movement fought racial segregation in the 1950s and 1960s?
The Civil Rights Movement
According to the Declaration, why do governments exist?
To protect people’s rights
Which amendment protects people from unfair searches?
The Fourth Amendment
What system divides power into three branches?
Separation of powers
What movement protested racism and police violence?
Black Lives Matter
What protests against racism and police violence grew in 2020?
Black Lives Matter
What right allows people to change an unfair government?
The right to resist oppression
Why are these amendments important for citizens?
They limit government power
Why is U.S. politics often very divided today?
Political polarization
What slogan stands for less international involvement?
“America First”