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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

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Africans

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Why did the colonists fight the British?

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Because of high taxes (taxation without representation)

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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(Thomas) Jefferson

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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776

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There were 13 original states. Name three.

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New York, New Jersey, and South Carolina

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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

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The Constitution was written.

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When was the Constitution written?

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1787

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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

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(John) Jay

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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

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U.S. diplomat

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Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

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(George) Washington

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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Sets up the government

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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

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We the People

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What is an amendment?

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A change (to the Constitution)

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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights

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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

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Speech

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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Twenty-seven (27)

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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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Said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, and Liberty

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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

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What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

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Atlantic (Ocean)

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Name one U.S. territory.

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Guam

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Name one state that borders Canada.

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New York

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Name one state that borders Mexico.

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New Mexico

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What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies.
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Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states
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What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
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Name two national U.S. holidays.
Christmas, and Thanksgiving
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Who was the first President?
(George) Washington
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
Civil War
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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Civil War
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Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
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What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
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Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide safety
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Who is the Governor of your state now?
Henry McMaster
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What is the capital of your state?
Columbia
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democrat and Republican
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What is the political party of the President now?
Republican (Party)
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Jay Lucas
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury
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Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
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Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights (movement)
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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
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Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Crow
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River), and Mississippi (River)
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What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
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What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy, and Market economy
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What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
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Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
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Who makes federal laws?
Congress
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
One hundred (100)
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Six (6)
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Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Lindsey Graham
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
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Who vetoes bills?
The President
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Vice President, and Secretary of State
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What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
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What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
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Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Be loyal to the United States.
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen (18) and older
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, and Run for office
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?
At age eighteen (18)
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What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Two (2)
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Name your U.S. Representative.
Tom Rice
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(Because) they have more people
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We elect a President for how many years?
Four (4)
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In what month do we vote for President?
November
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump or Joe Biden
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Michael R. Pence