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100

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4th (4th of July)

100

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Native Americans 

100

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court of the United States

100

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

New York 

100

Who was the first President?

George Washington 

200

What is the last day that you can send in federal income tax form

April 15

200

Why did the colonists fight the British

High taxes

200

Who vetoes bills?

President of the United States

200

What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?

The American Civil War

200

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did

Led the U.S. during the Civil War

300

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

At the age of 18

300

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

300

Who makes our national laws? 

The United States Congress

300

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

Atlantic Ocean

300

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do

Fought for civil rights

400

In what month is the election day for President

November 

400

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes

. They represent the 13 original colonie

400

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President

Vice President of the United States 

400

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

One star for each state

400

Who was the President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson

500

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorist attacks against the United States

500

Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War

slavery

500

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

President of the United States

500

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Louisiana (Louisiana Purchase)

500

Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin D. Roosevelt