History
What day did the United States of America become an independent country?
July 4, 1776
How many branches are in the government?
3
(Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
How many states are there?
50
What document was John Hancock famous for signing first?
The Declaration of Independence
What war was fought between 1861-1865?
The Civil War
How long is the president's term?
4 years
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC
What document starts with the words, "We the People" and is the foundation of the government?
The Constitution
Who was the second President?
John Adams
What branch contains the Supreme Court?
The Judicial Branch
What river runs along the border of Texas and Mexico?
The Rio Grande
What are the first 10 amendments of the constitution known as? (Hint: these amendments define our rights)
The Bill of Rights
Who was the president during the Great Depression and World War 2?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
Who is in Charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
What mountain range runs from Maine to Georgia?
The Appalachian Mountains
What document did Abraham Lincoln write to abolish slavery?
The Emancipation Proclamation
Name the explorers who traveled west after the Louisiana Purchase from 1804-1806
Lewis and Clark
How long is a Senator's term
6 years
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Missouri River (2,341 mi)
What document was America's first attempt at a National government? (Hint: it came before the Constitution)
The Articles of Confederation