Miscellaneous Knowledge Flashcards
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
4 July, 1776
Independence from what country?
Great Britain
What years did the American Civil War take place?
(1861 - 1865)
When did WWI officially end?
11th Hour, 11th Day, 11th Month, 1918
What were the Axis nations in WWII?
Germany; Japan; Italy
What years did the U.S. fight in WWII?
(1941 - 1945)
When did the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor occur?
(7 Dec 1941)
When was the D-Day Invasion (Normandy)?
6 June, 1944
Who was the leader of Germany in WWII?
Adolf Hitler
Who was the leader of Italy in WWII?
Benito Mussolini
What was the name of the Japanese Emperor in WWII?
Emperor Hirohito
Who was the President of the U.S. during most of WWII?
POTUS Franklin D. Roosevelt
What years did the Korean War take place?
(1950 - 1953)
What is the basis of law in the United States?
The Constitution
What are the First Ten Amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Who heads the Executive Branch of Government?
President
What are the three branches of Government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
What are the two chambers of the U.S. Congress?
Senate, House of Representatives
What is the total number of U.S. Senators?
100
What is the total number of voting members of the House?
435
What is a U.S. Senator’s term of office?
6 years
What is a U.S. Congressman’s term of office?
2 years
What is the President of the U.S.’s term of office?
2 years
Who is the successor of the President?
Vice President
