CIVIL RIGHTS
In 1619 slaves were brought to what colony in North America?
What is Jamestown?
During WWI, posters were used to inform people about the war and also persuade people to do this?
Join the armed forces.
What is the capital of Iowa?
Des Moines
What was the speech that Abraham Lincoln gave?
The Gettysburg Address
How long do the members of the Surpreme Court serve?
Until their death, retirement, or removal in execptional circumstances.
What caused the growth of slavery in the South during the 1790's?
The increase of the cotton crop in the South.
Japan attacked what Navy base in Hawaii. On December 7, 1941
What is Pearl Harbor
What is the capital of Nebraska
Lincoln
When was John F. Kennedy assassinated
November 22, 1963
The cabinet members serve as advisors to who?
The President of the United States.
In 1920, women were finally granted the right to do what? (it's the 19th Amendment)
The right to vote
Pearl Harbor was attacked by this country on what month, and year? (double points if you can give me the date.
December 7, 1942
What is the capital of Wisconsin
Maddison
If the President and Vice President were both killed, who would take over?
Who is the Speaker of the House
How many Senators are the Senate?
What is 100?
This kept different races, classes, or ethnic group separate?
What is segregation?
What country is Russian invading?
What is Ukraine
What is the capital of Illinois
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by who?
John Wilkes Booth
This Amendment gives the freedom of speech, or of the press; the right of the people to assemble a peaceful protest or petition.
What is the 1st Amendment
This man invented the cotton gin.
Who is Eli Whitney
The alliance between the Soviet Union and the U.S fell apart, they became rival during the missile crisis in what country? (hint, Fidel Castro was the leader)
What is Cuba?
What is the capital of Minnesota
St. Paul
What year did Barack Obama become president?
Elected 2008, & Inaugurated in 2009
To become a member of the Senate you need these three things?
1. At least 30 yrs old
2. Lived in the United States for nine yrs
3.Live in the State you'll be representing.