Random Questions
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
-New York Harbor
-Liberty Island
-Also acceptable are New Jersey, on the Hudson River, and near New York City
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
-War of 1812
-Mexican-American War
-Civil War
-Spanish-American War
Why does the US flag have 13 stripes?
-Representing the 13 original colonies
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Republican and Democratic
Name the US war between the North and the South.
-Civil War
-The War between the States
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
-World War I
-World War II
-Korean War
-Vietnam War
-Persian Gulf War
Why does the US flag have 50 stars?
-Representing one star for each of the 50 states
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
-Freed the slaves/Emancipation Proclamation
-Saved or preserved the Union
-Led the United States during the Civil War
This famous proclamation freed the slaves in the confederacy and/or the southern states.
Emancipation Proclamation
What is the name of the National Anthem?
Bonus 300 points if you can tell the 1900's decade it was declared or sing the first line.
The Star-Spangled Banner
1931
Oh, say can you see ...
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
-Citizens 18 and older can vote.
-You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote.
-Any citizen can vote - male and female.
-A male citizen of any race can vote.
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
-Slavery
-Economic reasons
-States' rights
Who did the United States fight in World War II? - Must include all 3 countries
Japan, Germany, and Italy.
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
What is one power of the federal government according to the Constitution?
-Print money
-Declare war
-Create an army
-Make treaties
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
What famous woman fought for women's rights and civil rights in the 1800s?
Susan B. Anthony
Communism
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name ONE of the writers.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and/or Publius