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100
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River or Missouri River
100
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians or Native Americans
100
Why did the colonists fight the British?
High taxes Taxation without representation Violation of their rights (stayed in their houses etc.) They didn't have self-government
100
What does the Constitution do?
Defines the government Protects the basic rights of Americans
100

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

serve on a jury vote in a federal election

200
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
200
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom, liberty, economic opportunity, or to escape persecution
200
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
200
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
200
Name one right only fro United States citizens.
vote in a federal election run for federal office
300
Name one US territory
Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands American Samoa Guam
300
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans (or people from Africa)
300

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

300
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
300
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom: -of expression -of speech -of assembly -of worship - to bear arms
400
Name one state that borders Mexico
California Arizona New Mexico Texas
400
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States
Answers will vary....
400
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4th
400
When was the Constitution written?
1787
400

What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?

Giving up loyalty to other countries

Defending the U.S. Constitution and laws

Serving in the U.S. military if needed

Serving (helping) the nation if required

500

What is the capital of your state AND the United States

Tallahassee (FL) and Washington, D.C. (U.S.)

500
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies Because the stripes represent the 13 original colonies
500
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire Pennsylvania Georgia Massachusetts Delaware Rhode Island Maryland Connecticut Virginia New York North Carolina New Jersey South Carolina
500
What is an amendment, how many are there, and what are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
A change 27 Bill of Rights
500

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

Voting and Volunteering