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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
A) allowed men of all races to vote
B) freed all slaves
C) freed only African slaves
D) allowed women to vote
B) freed all slaves
Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?
A) Germany, Italy, India
B) China, Russia, Japan
C) Japan, Germany, Italy
D) Russia, China, India
C) Japan, Germany, Italy
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the U.S.?
A) Terrorists attacked the U.S.
B) Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast.
C) NASA launched a spacecraft to Jupiter & Mars.
D) Obama became the first elected Black President.
A) Terrorists attacked the U.S.
Name ONE U.S. territory.
A) _________________________________________
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
A) 13 original Presidents
B) 13 original Indian Tribes
C) 13 original American settlers
D) 13 original colonies
D) 13 original colonies
What TWO rights did Susan B. Anthony fight for?
A) women’s rights
B) civil rights
C) LGBTQ+ rights
D) healthcare rights
A) women’s rights
B) civil rights
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. Which World War was he in?
A) World War I
B) World War II
C) World War III
D) World War IV
B) World War II
Name ONE American Indian tribe in the U.S.
A) ________________________________________
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
Name ONE state that borders Canada.
A) ______________________________________
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
A) each star represents the original colonies
B) each star represents a U.S. state
C) each star represents American Indian tribes
D) each star represents a U.S. President
B) each star represents a U.S. state
Name ONE war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s.
A) ________________________________________
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.?
A) Communism
B) Socialism
C) Capitalism
D) Fascism
A) Communism
Which of the following are the TWO longest rivers in the U.S.?
A) Yellowstone River & Hudson River
B) Mississippi River & Missouri River
C) Colorado River & Red River
D) Ohio River & Columbia River
B) Mississippi River & Missouri River
Which four states border Mexico?
A) Missouri, Georgia, Tennesee, Oklahoma
B) Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico
C) Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada
D) Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisana, Florida
B) Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico
What is the name of the national anthem?
A) Oh America
B) The Star-Spangled Banner
C) American National Anthem
D) The United States of America
B) The Star-Spangled Banner
Who was President during World War I?
A) George Washington
B) Alexander Hamilton
C) Woodrow Wilson
D) Franklin Roosevelt
C) Woodrow Wilson
Which movement tried to end racial discrimination?
A) Liberation Movement
B) Civil Rights Movement
C) Suffrage Movement
D) Equality Movement
B) Civil Rights Movement
What ocean is on the WEST coast of the U.S.?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
What is the capital of the U.S.?
A) Washington
B) The White House
C) Washington, D.C.
D) Seattle, Washington
C) Washington, D.C.
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
A) July 2
B) July 3
C) July 4
D) July 5
C) July 4
Who was President during the Great Depression & World War II?
A) George Washington
B) Alexander Hamilton
C) Woodrow Wilson
D) Franklin Roosevelt
D) Franklin Roosevelt
What TWO things did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
A) fought for white supremacy
B) worked for segregation
C) fought for civil rights
D) worked for equality for all Americans
C) fought for civil rights
D) worked for equality for all Americans
What ocean is on the EAST coast of the U.S.?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
Where is the Statue of Liberty? Choose all that apply.
A) Pacific Ocean
B) New York Harbor
C) The Gulf
D) Liberty Island
B) New York Harbor
D) Liberty Island
Name TWO national U.S. holidays.
A) ___________________________________________
B) ___________________________________________
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas