Early History
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the President's official home called?
White House
Why does our flag have stars and stripes?
13 stripes to represent the original colonies, 50 stars to represent each U.S. state.
Name three Native American tribes
Sioux, Cherokee, Pueblo, Navajo, Pottawatomie, Oneida,and Apache
What is our nations capital?
Washington D.C.
Why had the colonists square up on the British?
They wanted to be their own government and wanted no taxation without representation.
In what month is the president inaugurated?
January
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
Who was known for saying injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Name a state that borders Mexico?
Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California
Name five of the thirteen original states.
Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Maryland, Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Connecticut
What type of government does the U.S. have?
Representative democracy
Name four national holidays.
Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, 4th of July, MLK Jr. Day, Labor Day, New Years Day, Columbus Day, Patriot Day, Memorial Day, and D-Day
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi and Missouri
Where and who wrote the U.S. Constitution written?
At the Constitutional Convention by the Founding Fathers.
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
Liberty Island, New York
Who fought for women's rights?
Susan B. Anthony
Name three states that border Canada?
Washington, Michigan, Minnesota, Main, Alaska, Ohio, Vermont
Name two problems that started the civil war besides slavery.
State's Rights, Economy, and the Industrial North versus the Agrarian South
Who nominates justices to the Supreme Court?
The President nominates as the Senate approves
Why do we celebrate D-Day?
To remember our involvement in World War II
Who is the current secretary of state?
Mike Pompeio
Name two U.S. Territories
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Marina Islands