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100
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
the Pacific Ocean
100

What is the name of the president of the United States now?

Joe Biden

100
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
100
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies.
200
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
200

Who is the governor of your state?

Maura Healey

200

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

vote, write to a newspaper (many others)

200

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

people from Africa

200

Name two national U.S. holidays.

-New Year's Day -MLK, Jr. Day -President's Day  

-Memorial Day -Independence Day -Labor Day 

-Columbus Day -Veteran's Day -Thanksgiving   

-Christmas

300

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

The Mississippi River or The Missouri River

300
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
300

What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?

the flag  and/or the Unites States of America

300

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

-Hopi

-Iroquois 

-many others

300
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
400

What is the capital of your state?

Boston

400
What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic Party
400

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

-obey the laws give up loyalty to other countries

-defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.

-serve in the military if needed

-serve the nation if needed

-be loyal to the U.S.

400
What is one reason colonists came to America?
for freedom
400

What is the economic system in the United States?

market economy or capitalist economy

500
Name one U.S. territory.
Guam, Puerto Rico, Mariana Islands, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands
500
Who was the leader of the 13 colonies?
the King of England
500

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

-vote in a federal election

-serve on a jury

500
What are people from Great Britain called?
British
500

What is the rule of law?

-everyone must follow the law

-Everyone must obey the law

-No one is above the law