American History
one reason colonists came to America
What is: freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape prosecution.
Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
Name one branch or part of government
Congress, Legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
One Responsibility that is only for US Citizens
Serve on a jury
run for federal office
Father of our country
who are the Native Americans/American Indians
Number of Amendments
27
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
checks and balances, separation of powers.
we show loyalty to this when we say the pledge of allegiance
the US
The Flag
Wars of 1800s
Civil War
Mexican American War
War of 1812
Spanish American War
Reasons the colonists fought the British
what are: high taxes, forced soldiers in homes, did not have self government.
Freedom of religion explained
you can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
Senator is elected for __________ years
six
What is one promise you make when you become a US Citizen
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the const. and laws of US
obey laws
serve in military
be loyal to US
President During WWII
FDR
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Economic System in the US
What is capitalist/market economy
Name of one of US Senators now
JL or MWM
Last day to send in federal income tax forms
April 15
Three countries the USA fought in WWII
Japan, Germany, Italy
Three original states
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA
Rule of Law
Everyone must follow the law
Speaker of the House is
Kevin McCarthy
All men must register for selective service at this age
18
President During WWI
Woodrow Wilson