How do American citizens get their rights or privileges?
A) Earn them by being good citizens
B) You are born with them.
C) You have to go to school to get them.
D) You have to obey the laws to get them.
100
T/F: All American citizens follow the same religion.
False
100
Name 2 ways that citizens can serve their community, state, or nation.
Volunteering, community projects, joining the military, voting, or serving as a government official.
200
Born in Virginia, he is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
200
She is the reason for the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which, in turn, helped to end segregation.
Who is Rosa Parks?
200
What are basic principles?
A) Good citizenship
B) Symbols
C) Pledge to the flag
D) Privileges that cannot be taken away.
200
What are some benefits of diversity?
Food, clothing, music.
200
Name a national/federal holiday of the U.S.
Independence Day, Christmas Day, Labor Day, President's Day, MLK, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Columbus Day...etc..
300
He worked for higher pay and better working conditions for migrant farm workers.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
300
Synonym for a "justice."
What is a "judge?"
300
Name 3 of the Basic Principles.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. (And equality under the law.)
300
People in the United States have different __________ origins. This is what makes America so diverse.
Ethnic.
300
Which day in May is a day of recognition of showing respect for Americans who served in the military?
Veteran's Day.
400
A lawyer who defended people at a time when not all people had rights, he also became the 1st African American Supreme Court justice.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
400
An African American minister who became a leader and helped create equal rights for all people.
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
400
Which basic principle means that all people should be treated fairly?
Equality under the law means that all people should be treated fairly.
400
What is a synonym for diverse/diversity?
Different/differences
400
Which day is used to recognize and honor those who have died in wars while serving in the military?
Memorial Day
500
President during the Civil War when the country was divided over slavery.
Who is Abe Lincoln?
500
MLK, T.M., R.P., and C.C. all worked for equal rights for American citizens. They all used _______________ actions.
What is peaceful?
500
Which helps unite all American citizens?
A) the respect for individual rights and freedoms
B) the practice of religious traditions
C) the enjoyment of different art and music
D) the beliefs of different ethnic groups
500
You walk through town and see some flyers that read "Chinese New Year Parade," "St.Patrick's Day Irish Celebration," and "Greek Festival." These signs show that Americans enjoy contributions from people with different --
A)They honor past presidents
B)They are both celebrated in May.
C)They both honor people who have died in wars while serving.
D)They both honor service men and women.