Rights
Name one right granted to you, in the 1st Amendment
Freedom of speech (allowing individuals to express their opinions without government interference)
Freedom of religion (allowing individuals to practice their faith without government restriction)
Right to assembly (peacefully for protests or gatherings)
What is one thing Abe Lincoln is famous for?
(Do not say: Being President, or getting shot)
16th President
First Republican President
Abolishing slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation
Delivered the Gettysburg Address
What happened on December 7th, 1941?
Pearl Harbor
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic
When do we celebrate "Independence Day"
4th of July
What right are you granted, by the 2nd Amendment
The Right to Bear Arms
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed"
What is the Political Party of our current President, Donald Trump?
Republican
Name 1 War fought by the United States in the 1900's
WWI
WWII
Vietnam War
Korean War
Gulf War
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
Name 2 National US Holidays
(ONLY CELEBRATED IN AMERICA)
Memorial Day
Veterans Day
Labor Day
4th of July
Thanksgiving
MLK Day
Juneteenth National Independence Day
What are the first 10 amendments called?
(They outline your God given rights as an American citizen)
The Bill of Rights
George Washington
Name 1 war fought by the United States in the 1800's
The Civil War
Mexican-American War
Spanish-American War
There were 13 original colonies. Name 3 of them
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.
Name the 3 branches of Government
(100 points for each correct answer)
Executive (President and VP)
Legislative
Judicial
What is an "amendment" to the Constitution?
A change made to it. There have been 27 amendments in our history
In what Month do we vote for President?
November
Who did the US fight in WWII
(Multiple answers, but 1 is best)
Japan
(Germany, Italy)
Name 2 US States that border Mexico
California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
What is the name of the National Anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
What is known as the "Supreme Law of the Land" that acts as the handbook for the United States of America?
The Constitution
Who wrote the Decleration of Independence?
(He later became our 3rd President)
Thomas Jefferson
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the USA?
(2 possible answers)
Communism
Weapons/Technology
Name 2 states that border Canada
Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
We elect a President for __________ years
We elect state Representatives for _______ years
We elect State Senators for _____________ years
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