Deck 5 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
- Who did the United States fight in world war 2?
A
Japan, Germany and Italy
2
Q
- Before he was president Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
A
World War 2
3
Q
- During the Cold War what was the main concern of the United States?
A
Communism
4
Q
- What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
A
Civil Rights Movement
5
Q
- What did Martin Luther King Jr do?
A
Fought for civil rights
6
Q
- What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
A
Terrorist attacked the United States
7
Q
- Name one American Indian tribe in the United States?
A
Apache
8
Q
- Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
A
Mississippi River
9
Q
- What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
A
Pacific Ocean
10
Q
- What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
A
Atlantic Ocean
11
Q
- Name one U.S territory?
A
Puerto Rico
12
Q
- Name one state that borders Canada?
A
New York
13
Q
- Name one state that borders Mexico?
A
Texas
14
Q
- What is the capital of the United States?
A
Washington D.C
15
Q
- Where is the Statue of Liberty?
A
Liberty Island
16
Q
- Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
A
Because there were 13 original colonies
17
Q
- Why does the flag have 50 stars?
A
Because there are 50 states
18
Q
- What is the name of the national anthem?
A
The Star-Spangled Banner
19
Q
- When do we celebrate Independence Day?
A
July 4
20
Q
- Name two national U.S holidays?
A
New Years Day & Presidents Day
