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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? a. Chinese B. Russians C. Pacific Islanders D. American Indians
D. American Indians
100
When is Independence Day celebrated? a. April 19 b. July 4 c. September 17 d. November 11
b. July 4
100
What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? a. Arctic Ocean b. Indian Ocean c. Pacific Ocean d. Atlantic Ocean
d. Atlantic Ocean
100
What is the economic system in the United States? a. barter or trade economy b. socialist or mutual economy c. capitalist or market economy d. communist or collective economy
c. capitalist or market economy
100
What is ONE reason colonists came to America? a. education b. better health c. elect a new king d. religious freedom
d. religious freedom
200
Who was the first President of the United States? a. John Hancock b. James Madison c. Benjamin Franklin d. George Washington
d. George Washington
200
What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance? a. the state where you live b. the United States of America c. the Declaration of Independence d. the President of the United States of America
b. the United States of America
200
Which of the following is ONE of the two longest rivers in the United States? a. Ohio River b. Potomac River c. Colorado River d. Mississippi River
d. Mississippi River
200
Why did the colonists fight the British? a. because of high taxes b. because the British invaded France c. because the colonists wanted a new king d. because the colonists wanted religious freedom
a. because of high taxes
200
What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South? a. Civil War b. World War II c. War of 1812 d. Revolutionary War
a. Civil War
300
What is ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? a. led the U.S. during the Civil War b. led the U.S. during the War of 1812 c. led the U.S. during the American Revolution d. led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War
a. led the U.S during the Civil War
300
Why does the American flag have 13 stripes? a. they represent the 13 original colonies b. they represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution c. they represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War d. They represent the 13 members of the Second Continental Congress
a. they represent the 13 original colonies
300
What Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? a. Arctic Ocean b. Indian Ocean c. Pacific Ocean d. Atlantic Ocean
c. Pacific Ocean
300
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? a. James Madison b. Abraham Lincoln c. Thomas Jefferson d. George Washington
c. Thomas Jefferson
300

Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War? a. taxes b. slavery c. oil rights d. religious freedom

b. slavery

400
Who is the "Father of Our Country"? a. Abraham Lincoln B. Thomas Jefferson c. Benjamin Franklin d. George Washington
d. George Washington
400
Why does the American flag have 50 stars? a. one star for each state b. one star for each president c. one star for each original colony d. one star for each constitutional amendment
a. one star for each state
400
Which U.S. state borders Canada? a. Alaska b. Connecticut c. Oregon d. Wisconsin
a. Alaska
400
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe? a. Huli b. Kukuyu c. Maori d. Navajo
d. Navajo
400
What did Susan B. Anthony do? a. founded the Red Cross b. fought for women's rights c. made the first American Flag d. established a college for women
b. fought for women's rights
500

Name 4 of the 13 original states

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

500
What is the name of the national anthem? a. God Bless the U.S.A. b. America the Beautiful c. My Country Tis of Thee d. The Star-Spangled Banner
d. The Star-Spangled Banner
500
Which U.S. state borders Mexico? a. Texas b. Arkansas c. Louisiana d. Alabama
a. Texas
500
Which of the following are national U.S. holidays? a. Columbus Day and Flag Day b. Labor Day and Veterans Day c. Memorial Day and Mother's Day d. Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day
b. Labor Day and Veterans Day
500
Where is the Statue of Liberty located? a. Boston, MA b. New York, NY c. Washington, DC d. San Francisco, CA
b. New York, NY