Principles of American Democracy
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
▪ twenty-seven (27)
When do we celebrate Independence Day? Extra points for the year the US declared independence.
July 4, 1776
Name one state that borders Mexico.
▪ California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Civil War
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain) ▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
▪ slavery ▪ economic reasons ▪ state rights
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What is the capital of the United States?
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) ▪ saved (or preserved) the Union ▪
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
What is freedom of religion?
▪ You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
What did Susan B Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
Fought for civil rights
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪
What is the economic system in the United States?
▪ capitalist economy ▪ market economy
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day ▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Lousiana Territory
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What is the “rule of law”?
▪ Everyone must follow the law. ▪ Leaders must obey the law. ▪ Government must obey the law. ▪ No one is above the law.
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico ▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine ▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
▪ freed the slaves ▪ freed slaves in the Confederacy ▪ freed slaves in the Confederate states ▪
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
▪ (James) Madison ▪ John Jay ▪ Alexander Hamilton