U.S. Presidents
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What year did the U.S. become independent?
1776
Which War ended slavery in the United States?
The Civil War
What is the name of the document that starts with “We the People”?
U.S. Constitution
What do we celebrate on Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims' first harvest feast with Native Americans
Who was the 16th President of the United States?
Abraham Lincoln
What holiday celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Independence Day
What was life like for most enslaved people before the Civil War?
They worked very hard, had no freedom, and were treated unfairly
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Who discovered America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What building do U.S. Presidents live in?
The White House
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What did the 13th Amendment do after the Civil War?
It made slavery illegal in the U.S.
What important document did Abraham Lincoln write in 1863 that helped end slavery?
The Emancipation Proclamation
Which ship brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
Mayflower
Who was the main author of the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
Which country did the United States fight in the American Revolution?
Great Britain
Who helped free slaves and led them to safety on the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
What large land deal doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase
Which Native American helped the Pilgrims grow food?
Squanto
What challenge did George Washington face as the first President?
He had to help create a new government and make sure it worked fairly
What group of men signed the Declaration of Independence?
The Continental Congress
What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?
To help enslaved people escape to freedom in the North or Canada
What does the Constitution do for the United States?
It sets up the government and protects people’s rights
Why did many settlers move west in the early 1800s?
To find land and new opportunities