Welcome to America
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
*Because there are 50 states.
*Because there is one star for each state.
*Because each star represents a state.
Name one state that borders Mexico.
*California
*Arizona
*New Mexico
*Texas
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
*American Indians
*Native Americans
Why did the colonists fight the British?
*They wanted to choose their own leaders
*Because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
*Because they didn't have self-government.
*Because the British army stayed in their houses
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
*Louisiana
*The Louisianan Territory
Who was President during World War 1?
(Woodrow) Wilson.
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner.
Name one state that borders Canada.
*Alaska *Michigan *Idaho
*Maine *Ohio *Wahington
*New Hampshire *Pennsylvania
*Vermont *Michigan
*New York *Minnesota
*North Dakota *Montana
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
*Because there were 13 original colonies
*Because the stripes represent the original colonies
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
*It said the United States is free
*Announced our independence (from Great Britain)
*Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
*The Civil War
*War of 1812
*Mexican-American War
*Spanish-American War
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
*World War 1
*World War 2
*Korean War
*Vietnam War
*(Persian) Gulf War
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
*The United States.
*The flag.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
*New York (Harbor).
*Liberty Island
*New Jersey
*On the Hudson (River)
*Near New York City.
What is one reason colonists came to America?
*Freedom
*Political liberty
*Economic Opportunity
*Practice their religion
*Escape persecution
What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?
*Life
*Liberty
*Pursuit of happiness
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
*Slavery
*Economic reasons
*States' rights
Who did the United States fight in World War 2?
Japan, Germany, and Italy.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Name 1 of the 2 longest rivers in the United States.
*The Mississippi (River)
*Missouri (River)
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
*People from Africa
*Africans
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
*The Civil War
*The war between the States
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Roosevelt.
What is the capital of your state?
Raleigh.
What ocean is on the East Coast?
The Atlantic.
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th.
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
*Freed the slaves
*Saved or preserved the Union
*Led the United States during the Civil War
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War 2.
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump.
What ocean is on the West Coast?
The Pacific.
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
*New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire.
*North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
*Freed the slaves
* Freed slaves in the Confederacy
*Freed slaves in the Confederate states
*Freed slafes in Southern states
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism.
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Josh Stein
Name one U.S. territory.
*Guam
*U.S. Virgin Islands
*American Samoa
*Northern Mariana Islands
*Puerto Rico
What did the Constitution do?
*It sets up the government
*Defines the government
*Protects basic rights of Americans
Name two national U.S. holidays.
*Presidents' Day *Juneteenth. *Memorial Day *Labor day *Christmas *Columbus Day *Veterans Day *Thanksgiving *Martin Luther King, Jr. Day *New Year's Day
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
*Vote. *Join a community group
*Write to a newspaper *Run for office
*Join a political party
*Help with a campaign
* Join a civic group
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
*Hopi. *Navajo. *Sioux
*Chippewa. *Choctaw *Pueblo
*Apache *Iroquois *Creek
*Blackfeet *Seminole *Cheyenne
When was the Constitution written?
1787.
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
*She worked for women's rights.
*Fought for civil rights
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
*He worked for civil rights
*Worked for equality for all Americans
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
*The Constitution was written
*The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican.
Who is the father of the country?
(George) Washington.
What is the economic system in the United States?
*Market economy.
*Capitalist economy.
Who was the first president?
(George) Washington.
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
*He started the first free libraries.
*U.S. diplomat
*Oldest member of the Constitution Convention
*First Postmaster General of the United States
*Writer of "poor Richard's Almanac"
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
*(Thomas) Jefferson
*(Alexander) Hamilton
*(John) Jay
*Publius
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Hamilton.