Recent American History and Important Historical Information
100
Capitalist Economy, Market Economy
What is the Economic system in the United States?
100
to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
100
Citizens 18 and older can vote
you don't have to pay a poll tax to vote
any citizen can vote
a male citizen of any race can vote
There are 4 amendments in the Constitution about who can vote, describe one of them.
100
because of the high taxes ( taxation without representation)
the British army stayed in their houses (boarding,quartering)
because they didn't have self-government
Why did the colonists fight the British?
100
Franklin Roosevelt
Who was President during the great depression and World War 2?
200
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
200
reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the judicial branch do?
200
vote in a federal election
run for federal election
Name one right for only U.S. citizens
200
July 4, 1776
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
200
World War 2
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
300
a change to the Constitution, an addition to the Constitution
What is an amendment?
300
435
The House of Represenatives has how many voting members?
300
vote
join a political party
help with a campaign
join a civic group
join a community group
give an elected official your opinion on an issue
call senators and representatives
publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
run for office
write to a newspaper
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
300
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Publius
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers
300
Communism
During the cold war, what was the main concern of the U.S.?
400
sets up the Government, defines the Government, protects basic rights of Americans.
What does the Constitution do?
400
Marco Rubio, Bill Nelson
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
400
100
How many U.S. Senators are there?
400
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's
400
Civil Rights Movement
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
500
checks and balances, separation of powers
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
500
John Roberts
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
500
Woodrow Wilson
Who was President during World War 1?
500
John Boehner
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives?