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113 Cards in this Set
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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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1. Sets up the government
2. Defines the government 3. Protects basic rights of Americans |
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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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1. A change (to the Constitution)
2. An addition (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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1. Speech
2. Religion 3. Assembly 4. Press 5. Petition the government |
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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27
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What did the Declaration of Independence ?
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1. Announce our independence
2. Declared our independence 3. Said that the United States is free |
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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1. Life
2. Liberty 3. Pursuit of Happiness |
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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 is the economic system in the United States?
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1. Capitalist Economy
2. Market Economy |
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What is the "rule of law?"
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1. Everyone must follow the law.
2. Leaders must obey the law. 3. Government must obey the law. 4. No one is above the law. |
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Name one branch of part the government.
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1. Congress/Legislative
2. President/Executive 3. The Courts/Judicial |
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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Check and balance/separation of powers
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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The President
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Who makes federal laws?
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1. Congress
2. Senate & House of Representatives 3. Legislature |
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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The Senate and House of Representatives
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How many US Senators are there?
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100
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We elect a US Senator for how many years?
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6
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Who is one of your state's US Senators now?
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John McCain Jeff Flake (AZ) |
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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435
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We elect a US Representative for how many years?
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2
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Name your US Representative
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David Schweikert
(AZ) |
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Who does a US Senator represent?
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All people of the state.
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Why do some states have more Representative than other states?
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1. Because of the state's population
2. Because they have more people 3. Because some states have more people |
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We elect a President for how many years?
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4
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In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
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Barack Obama
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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Joe Biden
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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The Vice President
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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The Speaker of the House
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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The President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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The President
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Who vetoes bills?
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The President
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
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Advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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Attorney General
Vice President Secretaries of: Agriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, health and human services, homeland security, housing and urban development, the interior, labour state, transportation, treasury and veterans affairs |
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What does the judicial branch do?
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Reviews laws
Explains laws Resolves disputes Decides if a law goes against the Constitution |
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What is the highest court in the US?
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The Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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9
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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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?
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To print money
To declare war To create an army To make treaties |
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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Provide Schooling and Educations
Provide protection/police Provide safety/fire departments Issue driver's licenses Approve zoning and land use |
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Who is the Governor of your state now?
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Doug Ducey (AZ) |
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What is the capital of your state?
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Phoenix
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Who is the sexiest girl you know?
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Stephanie Jones
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
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Democratic and Republican
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What is the political party of the President now?
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Democratic
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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Nancy Pelosi
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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Citizens 18 and older can vote
You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote Any citizen can vote (women and men) A male citizen of any race can vote |
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
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Serve on a jury
Vote in a federal election |
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Name one right only for United States citizens.
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Vote in a federal election
Run for federal office |
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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Right to bear arms
Freedom to petition the government Freedoms of: Expression, speech, assembly, worship |
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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The United States
The Flag |
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What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen
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Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the Constitution and laws of the US Obey the law of the US Serve in the US military (if needed) Serve (do important work) for the nation (if needed) Be loyal to the United States |
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Name one right only for United States citizens.
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Vote in a federal election
Run for federal office |
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
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18 and older
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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Right to bear arms
Freedom to petition the government Freedoms of: Expression, speech, assembly, worship |
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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Vote
Help with a campaign Join a political party, civic group or community group Give an elected official your opinion on an issues Call Senators and Representatives Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy Run for office Write to a newspaper |
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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The United States
The Flag |
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
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April 15
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What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen
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Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the Constitution and laws of the US Obey the law of the US Serve in the US military (if needed) Serve (do important work) for the nation (if needed) Be loyal to the United States |
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?
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18
Between 18 and 26 |
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
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18 and older
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What is one reason colonists came to America
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Freedom
Political liberty Religious freedom Economic opportunity Practice their religion Escape persecution |
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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Vote
Help with a campaign Join a political party, civic group or community group Give an elected official your opinion on an issues Call Senators and Representatives Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy Run for office Write to a newspaper |
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
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American Indians
Native Americans |
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
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April 15
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?
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18
Between 18 and 26 |
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What is one reason colonists came to America
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Freedom
Political liberty Religious freedom Economic opportunity Practice their religion Escape persecution |
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
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American Indians
Native Americans |
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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
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Africans
People from Africa |
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Who is the cutest Puppy Fluff in the United States?
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Juneau
The Monkey Dog |
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Why did the colonists fight the British?
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Taxation without representation
Boarding & Quartering (the housing of British troops in private homes) Lack of self-government The English are limey bastards |
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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 Hampshire
Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia N. Carolina S. Carolina Georgia |
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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 US Constitution. Name one of the writers.
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James Madison
Alexander Hamilton John Jay Publius |
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What is on thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
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US Diplomat (AKA Whoring it up in France)
Oldest member of the Consitutional Convention First Postmaster General of the United States Writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac" Started the first free libraries |
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Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
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George Washington
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Who was the first President?
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George Washington
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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The Louisiana Territory
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's.
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War of 1812
Mexican-American War Civil War Spanish-American War |
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Name the US war between the north and the south.
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The Civil War
The War between the States |
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Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
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Slavery
Economic reasons States' rights |
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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
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Free the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
Saved/preserved the Union Led the United States during the Civil War |
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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Freed the slaved
Freed slaves in the Confederacy, Confederate States, and most Southern states |
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What did Susan B. Anthony do?
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Fought for women's rights
Fought for civil rights |
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900's.
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World War I
World War II Korean War Vietnam War Persian Gulf War |
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Who was President during World War I?
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Woodrow Wilson (Who is also Stephanie's favorite President)
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Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
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Franklin Roosevelt
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Who did the United States fight in World War II?
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Japan, Germany and Italy
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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
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World War II
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
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Communism
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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The Civil Rights movement
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
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Fought for civil rights
Worked for equality for all Americans |
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the US?
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Terrorists attacked the United States.
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Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
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Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
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Name on of the two longest rivers in the United States.
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Missouri
Mississippi |
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What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
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Pacific
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What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
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Atlantic
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Name on US Territory
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Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Guam |
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Name one state that borders Canada.
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Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
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Name one state that borders Mexico.
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California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
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What is the capital of the United States?
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Washington, D.C.
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Where is the Statue of Liberty
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New York Harbor
Liberty Island |
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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Because there were 13 original colonies
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Why does the flag have 50 stars?
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Because each star represent one of the 50 states.
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What is the name of the national anthem?
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?
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July 4th
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Name two national US holidays.
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New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, THanksgiving Day, Christmas
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Who loves you and wishes you luck on your interview?
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I do! xoxox
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