Integrated Civics Flashcards
Name <u>one</u> of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River)
Mississippi (River)
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Name <u>one</u> U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Guam
Name <u>one</u> state that borders Canada.
Maine New Hampshire Vermont New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Alaska
Name <u>one</u> state that borders Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
What is the capital of the United States?*
Washington, D.C.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?*
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
July 4
Name <u>two</u> national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents’ Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas
