Government
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What was George Washington famous for?
First President/Father of our country
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain
American Revolution
What document is the Supreme Law of the land?
The US Constitution
How are changes made to the US Constitution?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776
How many original colonies did the United States have?
13
How many senators does each state have?
2
What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
What was James Madison famous for?
Author of the Constitution
What was a war the United States fought in the 1800s?
War of 1812, Mexican American War, Civil War
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves from the Confederacy
Life Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalism
What was Benjamin Franklin famous for?
First postmaster general
When did all men get the right to vote?
1870, 1800, 1924, 1786
1870
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the Constitution
How many amendments does the US Constitution have?
27
What part of the federal government writes laws?
US Congress (Legislative)
What was Alexander Hamilton famous for?
1st Secretary of the treasury
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
What is the name of the United States national anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial