Geography
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
One for each state
Name the U.S. war between the North and South:
Civil War
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 years of age
What Ocean is on the WEST Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
Why does the flag have 13 strips?
Represents the 13 Original colonies
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's and civil rights
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name ONE of the two longest rivers in the United States
Mississippi River and Missouri River
What is the name of the national anthem?
Star- Spangled Banner
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Why did colonist fight the British?
Self- government and high taxes
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them:
Be 18 years or older to vote
Name ONE state that borders Canada:
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800's
Civil War, War of 1812, Spanish-American War, Mexican-American War
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
What is responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Vote in the Federal Election and Serve on a jury
Name ONE U.S territory:
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands
Name TWO national U.S. holidays:
New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the Slaves
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers:
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison, Publius
What are the two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of Speech and Freedom of religion