Wars and Battles
Why did the Colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes
the British army stayed in their houses
because they didn't have self-government
What did the Declaration of Independence Do?
Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
the War of 1812
the Mexican-American War
the Civil War
the Spanish-American War
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness...
Who was the first President?
George Washington
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
When is the last day that you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
the Civil war
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was one important thing that President Abraham Lincoln did?
He freed the slaves
saved (preserved the Union)
led the United States during the Civil War
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
the civil rights movement
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s...
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Viet Nam War
Persian Gulf War
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
there is one star for each state
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
There were 13 original states. Name three:
New Hampshire; Massachusetts, Rhode Island; Connecticut; New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; Georgia
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
to declare war
to create an army
to make treaties
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (harbor); near New York City