Rights and Responsibilities
what do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of Allegiance.
the united states or the flag
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
people from Africa
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
who was the first president.
George Washington
what are two right only for everyone living in the united states
freedom of speech freedom of expression freedom of assembly freedom to petition the government freedom of religion the right to bear arms
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native Americans
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
who was the leader of the American civil rights movement
Martin luther king jr
What is one right for only united states citizens?
Vote in federal election or run for federal office.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
When was the Constitution written?
1787
who fought for women's right
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
when must all men register for the selective?
18/26
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
▪ April 15
who are all five people that wrote the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert R. livngston.
what is one promise you make when you become a united states citizen?
give up loyalty to others countries/ defend the constitution and laws of the united/obey the laws of the united states/serve in the U.S military serve the nation/be loyal to the United States
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire
▪ Massachusetts
▪ Rhode Island
▪ Connecticut
▪ New York
▪ New Jersey
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Delaware
▪ Maryland
▪ Virginia
▪ North Carolina
▪ South Carolina
▪ Georgia
When was the 19th Amendment passed
August 26, 1920
who wrote the constitution?
James Madison