U.S. History
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Name one of your state senators.
John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
What is one state that borders Canada?
Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
What is one national U.S. holiday?
Thanksgiving, Independence Day, etc.
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves in Confederate states
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What is one of the longest rivers in the US?
Mississippi, Missouri
What do the stars on the U.S. flag represent?
50 States
What is one power of the federal government?
Print money, declare war, create an army, make treaties
Who did the U.S. fight in World War II?
Germany, Japan, and Italy
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is one state that borders Mexico?
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves, preserved the Union, led during the Civil War
What is the name of the current Vice President?
Current
What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
Democratic and Republican
What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
The 13 original colonies
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People