US History
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who was the first US President?
George Washington
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years old or older
On what date do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
Who freed the slaves, preserved the union and led the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What famous statue is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor?
The Statue of Liberty
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
To serve on a jury & vote in a federal election
Why does the American flag have 50 stars?
To represent each of the 50 states
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed slaves in the Confederate states
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
What ocean is on the West Coast of the US?
The Pacific Ocean
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory (Louisiana)
Who was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
Name one state that borders Canada
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military, signs bills to become laws & vetoes bills?
The President
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?
To represent the 13 original colonies
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
What famous woman fought for civil and women's rights?
Susan B. Anthony
What is the name of one US territory?
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435