American Geography
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
Who is the "Founding father of our country"?
George Washington
When do we celebrate Independence day?
July 4th
Why does the United States flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original states
Name the document that said the United States is free.
The Declaration of Independence.
Texas or California
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What territory did the United States buy in 1803?
Louisiana
Who were the people that lived here before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians or Native Americans
This document sets up the government
The Constitution
Where is the statue of Liberty?
New York City
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's right to vote
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Why did the colonists fight the British?
They were angry about higher taxes
They wanted to choose their own leaders
Name the document that explains the constitution.
the Federalist Papers
Name one state that borders Canada.
Alaska
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
This war was fought due to slavery.
Civil War
There were 13 original states. Name 3.
New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire or Virginia
Name two rights of the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Name one United States territory.
Puerto Rico or Guam
Hamilton
Name one war from the 1800s
The Civil War
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
People from Africa
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the United States Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Hamilton