Geography
What is the Capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who was the first president?
(George) Washington
We elect a President for how many years?
Four years (4)
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
-9/11
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
-Missouri (River)
-Mississippi (River)
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
How many Senators does the U.S. have?
100 Senators/2 Senators each state.
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
-World War l
-World War ll
-Korean War
-Vietnam War
-(Persian) Gulf War
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
-The Louisiana Territory
-Louisiana
There were 13 original states. Name three.
-New Hampshire
-Massachusetts
-Rhode Island
-Connecticut
-New York
-New Jersey
-Pennsylvania
-Delaware
-Maryland
-Virginia
-North Carolina
-South Carolina
-Georgia
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
-Because there were 13 original colonies/ They represents the original colonies.
What movement tried to end Racial Discrimination?
-Civil Rights (Movement)
When was the Constitution written?
-1787
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
-Native Americans
-American Indians
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War ll
-(Franklin) Roosevelt
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
Who did the United States fight in World War ll?
-Japan
-Germany
-Italy
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
Name one U.S. territory.
-Puerto Rico
-U.S. Virgin Islands
-American Samoa
-Northern Mariana Islands
-Guam
Who was the President during World War l?
-(Woodrow) Wilson
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
'We the people'
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
-Communism
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776