War/Military
What led to the Civil War?
Slavery
Name the US war between the North and South
The Civil War
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
The writing of the Constitution by the founding fathers
Name two rights of everyone living in the US
- Freedom of expression
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom to petition the government
- Freedom of religion
- Right to bear arms
What document is the "supreme law of the land" in the US?
The Constitution
Name one war fought by the US in the 19th century (1800's)
- War of 1812
- Mexican-American War
- Civil War
- Spanish-American War
Name one war fought by the US in the 20th century (1900's)
- WWI
- WWII
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- Gulf War
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?
- Voting
- Serving on a jury
What is the "Rule of Law"?
- Everyone must follow the law
- Leaders and the government must follow the law
- No one is above the law
Who was president during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
Who was the president during WWII
Franklin Roosevelt
Name one of the writers of the Federalist Papers (writing that supported the passage of the Constitution)
- Hamilton
- Jay
- Madison
- Publius
What do we show loyalty to when we recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
The US and the US Flag
What is the highest court in the US?
The Supreme Court
What was the main concern of the US during the Cold War?
The spread of communism
Why did the early American Colonialists fight the British?
- Taxation without representation
- Desire for self-government
- Not wanting to quarter British troops
When was the US Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
Name one right that is only for US citizens
- Vote in a federal election
- Run for federal office
What does the judicial branch do?
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes
- Decides if a law is constitutional
Who did the US fight in WWII?
The Axis Powers (Germany, Japan, Italy)
When must US men register for the Selective Service?
Between the ages of 18 and 26
Who wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15th
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
Nine