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who was the first president
george washington
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ the Louisiana Territory
▪ Louisiana
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Vermont
▪ New York
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Ohio
▪ Michigan
▪ Minnesota
▪ North Dakota
▪ Montana
▪ Idaho
▪ Washington
▪ Alaska
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ the United States
▪ the flag
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
▪ because there were 13 original colonies
▪ because the stripes represent the original colonies
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
▪ twenty-seven (27)
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812
▪ Mexican-American War
▪ Civil War
▪ Spanish-American War
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native Americans
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*
▪ eighteen (18) and older
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
▪ because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states
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)
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
▪ April 15
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
▪ New York (Harbor)
▪ Liberty Island
What is the supreme law of the land?
▪ the Constitution
What is the name of the national anthem?
▪ The Star-Spangled Banner
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
▪ life
▪ liberty
▪ pursuit of happiness
when was the constitution written
1787
Name one state that borders Mexico.
▪ California
▪ Arizona
▪ New Mexico
▪ Texas
What does the Constitution do?
▪ sets up the government
▪ defines the government
▪ protects basic rights of Americans
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
▪ the Bill of Rights
What is freedom of religion?
▪ You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
when was the declaration of independence adopted
july 4, 1776
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom
▪ political liberty
▪ religious freedom
▪ economic opportunity
▪ practice their religion
▪ escape persecution
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
▪ We the People
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
▪ speech
▪ religion
▪ assembly
▪ press
▪ petition the government