What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) ▪ saved (or preserved) the Union ▪ led the United States during the Civil War
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Name one reason the colonists fought the British.
high taxes (taxation without representation) ▪ the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) ▪ they didn’t have self-government
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I ▪ World War II ▪ Korean War ▪ Vietnam War ▪ (Persian) Gulf War
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
Name one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for.
U.S. diplomat, oldest member at Constitutional Convention, 1st Postmaster General of the US, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”, started free libraries
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California ▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War ▪ the War between the States
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri River ▪ Mississippi River
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women’s rights ▪ fought for civil rights
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Georgia
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s ▪ MLK, Jr. Day ▪ Presidents’ Day ▪ Memorial Day ▪ Independence Day ▪ Labor Day ▪ Columbus Day ▪ Veterans Day ▪ Thanksgiving ▪ Christmas
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
Why does the US flag have 13 stripes?
because the stripes represent the 13 original colonies
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights ▪ worked for equality for all Americans
Name one reason colonists came to America.
freedom ▪ political liberty ▪ religious freedom ▪ economic opportunity ▪ practice their religion ▪ escape persecution
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.