Integrated Civics Flashcards
1
Q
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
A
- Missouri River
* Mississippi River
2
Q
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
A
Pacific
3
Q
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
A
Atlantic
4
Q
Name one US territory.
A
- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Guam
5
Q
Name one state that borders Canada.
A
- New York
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- Montana
- Idaho
- Washington
- Alaska
6
Q
Name one state that borders Mexico.
A
- California
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Texas
7
Q
What is the capital of the United States?
A
Washington, D.C.
8
Q
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
A
- New York (Harbor)
- Liberty Island
(also accepted: New Jersey, near NYC, and on the Hudson River)
9
Q
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
A
- because there were 13 original colonies
* because the stripes represent the original colonies
10
Q
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
A
- because there is one for each state
- because each star represents a state
- because there are 50 states
11
Q
What is the name of the national anthem?
A
The Star-Spangled Banner
12
Q
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
A
July 4
13
Q
Name two national US holidays.
A
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
