Presidents
Who is the first president of the USA?
George Washington
How many colonies were there in the American Revolution?
13
What war created the USA?
American Revolution/War for Independence
How many branches are there in the US government?
3
When was the USA formed?
July 4, 1776
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Tennessee
Who won the Civil War?
Union (the North)
How many years is a presidential term?
4
What was the period called in the 1930s when unemployment was really high?
The Great Depression
Who was the 3rd president of the USA?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the ORIGINAL capitol of the United States of America
New York City 1785-1790; then moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1790-1800; then to Washington D.C.
True or False. The US won the Vietnam War.
False
Who can declare war in the US government?
Congress
What amendment gave women the right to vote in the US?
19th Amendment
How many terms did Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) serve?
What state split in 2 during the Civil War?
West Virginia & Virginia
What happened on December 7, 1941?
"a day that will live in infamy"
Pearl Harbor
How many years is a senators term?
6
Who was Harriet Tubman?
A former slave who lead hundreds of people to freedom on the Underground Railroad
Who was president for only a month?
William Henry Harrison
What were the last 2 states added to the US?
Alaska & Hawaii
Name an ally of the US during WWI
What are checks and balances?
a system that separates power between 3 branches that ensures that no branch has too much power
example: The president can veto a law passed by Congress
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury in the USA?
Alexander Hamilton