U.S. History
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
▪ Communism
What is the capital of the United States?
▪ Washington, D.C.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
-the President
In what month do we vote for president?
-November
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
-the Speaker of the House (of Representatives)
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s.
▪ War of 1812
▪ Mexican-American War
▪ Civil War
▪ Spanish-American War
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court
What is the name of the President of the U.S. right now?
-Joe Biden
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 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
Name one state that borders Canada.
▪ Maine
▪ New Hampshire
▪ Vermont
▪ New York
▪ Pennsylvania
▪ Ohio
▪ Michigan
▪ Minnesota
▪ North Dakota
▪ Montana
▪ Idaho
▪ Washington
▪ Alaska
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
▪ checks and balances
▪ separation of powers
What is the political party of the President now?
-Democratic
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
▪ fought for women’s rights
▪ fought for civil rights
When was the Constitution written?
▪ 1787
Name one state that borders Mexico.
▪ California
▪ Arizona
▪ New Mexico
▪ Texas
Name one branch or part of the government.
▪ Congress
▪ legislative
▪ President
▪ executive
▪ the courts
▪ judicial
We elect a President for how many years?
-four (4)
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
▪ slavery
▪ economic reasons
▪ states’ rights
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
▪ fought for civil rights
▪ worked for equality for all Americans
Name one U.S. territory.
▪ Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands
▪ American Samoa
▪ Northern Mariana Islands
▪ Guam
What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What does the President's cabinet do?
-advises the President
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
▪ Japan, Germany, and Italy