Systems of Gov
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
▪ the flag
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
▪ American Indians ▪ Native Americans
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War
What is the capital of your state?*
Jefferson City
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
▪ The Constitution was written. ▪ The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
▪ civil rights (movement)
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money ▪ to declare war ▪ to create an army ▪ to make treaties
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms
What is one reason colonists came to America?
▪ freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
▪ Communism
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Mike Parson
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat ▪ oldest member of the Constitutional Convention ▪ first Postmaster General of the United States ▪ writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” ▪ started the first free libraries
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
▪ freed the slaves ▪ freed slaves in the Confederacy ▪ freed slaves in the Confederate states ▪ freed slaves in most Southern states
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
▪ provide schooling and education ▪ provide protection (police) ▪ provide safety (fire departments) ▪ give a driver’s license ▪ approve zoning and land use
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
26th Amendment=Voting Age of 18
15th Amendment=You can vote regardless of race
19th Amendment=Women Voting
24th Amendment= No Poll Taxes
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.