What did the civil rights movement do?
Fought to end racial discrimination
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800
Susan B Anthony
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
fought for Civil Rights
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
freedom
What are 2 examples of civic participation in the United States?
vote and join a political party. (run for office, Call Senators and representatives, write to a newspaper)
Yes or No? The Bill of Rights freed the slaves.
No. It protects the basic rights of Americans.
Yes or No? Citizens have to be 16 to vote.
No. Citizens have to be 18 to vote.
Yes or No? A U.S. Senator serves for 5 years.
No. A U.S. Senator serves for 6 years.
Yes or No? The President is elected for 4 years.
Yes.
Yes or No? A U.S. Representatives serves for 6 years.
No. A U.S. representatives serves for 2 years.
Yes or No? Life and Liberty are rights in the first amendment.
No. Life and Liberty are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence
What are 3 rights of all people living in the United States?
Freedom of Speech; Freedom of Religion; freedom of expression
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 ad older can vote (any citizen can vote, a male citizen of any race can vote, you don't have to pay tax to vote)
