1700s
The American Revolution
What war did Americans fight to win independence from Britain
The Civil War
What US war ended slavery?
The basic rights of Americans
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Equality and Liberty
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The American Revolution had many important events. Name One.
The 14th Amendment
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the US, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are US citizens?
Naturalize
How can people become US citizens?
The Declaration of Independence
Many documents influenced the US Constitution. Name one.
First Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina
There were 13 original states. Name five.
After the Civil War
When did all men get the right to vote?
It's required by law.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
The powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Fourth President of the United Staes
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
Religious freedom
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Susan B. Anthony
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
It makes the draft fair, if needed.
It is important for all men 18-25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
They helped people understand the US Constitution.
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
Inventor
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
It says all people are created equal.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
With the 19th Amendment (1920)
When did all women get the right to vote?
To be loyal to the United States and obey the laws of the United States
Name TWO promises new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Give a driver's license
Name one power that is only for the states.
"Father of Our Country"
George Washington was famous for many things. Name one.