WAR
who did the United States fight in world war 2?
japan, Germany, and italy
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
because each star represents a state
name one problem that led to the civil war?
slavery, economic , reason state rights
We elect a President for how many years?
four (4)
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans people from Africa
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
name the U.S war between the north and the south
the civil war the war between the states
the first three words of the constitution?
we the people
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom,political liberty,religious freedom,economic opportunity,practice their religion,escape persecution
Name one state that borders Canada?
Maine,NewHampshire,Vermont,NewYork,Pennsylvania,Ohio,Michigan,Minnesot,North Dakota,Montana,Idaho,Washington,Alaska
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
who was president during the great depression and world war 2?
franklin rooservelt
a change (to the constitution) addition(to the constitution)
Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)or because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) or because they didn’t have self-government
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
New York or Liberty Island
what does statue of liberty represent?
the advancement of freedom
name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s?
war of 1812 Mexican American war civil war Spanish American war
how many amendments does the constitution have?
27
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
what does the bald eagle symbolized?
strength, courage, freedom, and immortality