U.S. Constitution
When was the Constitution written?
in 1787
What is George Washington famous for?
George Washington is called the “Father of Our Country”.
George Washington served as the first President of the United States.
George Washington commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775–1783).
Washington is one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
What is freedom of religion?
A person can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
Who controlled the thirteen colonies?
Great Britain controlled the thirteen colonies.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is Benjamin Franklin famous for?
Benjamin Franklin was the first U.S. diplomat.
Benjamin Franklin started the first free libraries.
Benjamin Franklin was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention.
Benjamin Franklin was an inventor.
Benjamin Franklin was the Postmaster General of the United States.
What is freedom of speech (expression)?
A person can freely state his/her opinions and ideas.
Why did the colonists fight the British in the Revolutionary War?
Because colonists did not like British taxes and British laws
Because colonists wanted self-government
Because colonists wanted to be independent from Great Britain
Who signed the Emancipation Proclamation and freed the slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
How many branches of government does the U.S. Constitution establish?
Three branches - legislative, executive, and judicial
What is Thomas Jefferson famous for?
Thomas Jefferson was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence (1776).
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States (1801–1809).
Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
What is freedom of assembly?
People can meet together as they want to.
Who fought in the Revolutionary War?
Colonists and the British
Who did the United States fight in WWII?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution?
ALL people living in the United States (citizens and non-citizens).
What is Abraham Lincoln famous for?
Abraham Lincoln led the country during the Civil War (1861-1865).
Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president (6 feet 4 inches).
What is the meaning of the right to bear arms?
People can keep weapons such as guns to protect themselves.
Who won the Revolutionary War?
The colonies won the war.
Who fought in the Civil War?
The North (the Union) and the South (the Confederacy)
What is the name of the meeting at which the Constitution was written?
The Constitutional Convention
What is Joe Biden famous for?
Joe Biden is the 46th and the current President of the United States.
Joe Biden is a member of the Democratic Party.
Joe Biden served as the Vice President from 2009 to 2017 under Barack Obama.
Joe Biden represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate (1973 to 2009).
What is the meaning of the right to run for office?
People can be candidates in a local, state or federal election.
What is the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Who fought for Civil Rights?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Susan B. Anthony