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When is independence day?
July 4
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What 3 rights does the Declaration of Independence say all people have?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What does the "Rule of Law" mean?
everyone must follow the law
What happened on September 11, 2001?
terrorists attacked the U.S.
What do the 13 stripes on our flag represent?
The 13 colonies
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed slaves in most southern states
What are our two major political parties?
Democrats and Republicans
How old does a citizen have to be to register to vote?
18
Who is the "Father of our Country?"
George Washington
Who was a U.S. diplomat: Benjamin Franklin or Martin Luther King, Jr?
Benjamin Franklin
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans (American Indians)
Who was brought to America to be slaves?
Africans
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
What is the name of our national Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner
