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1
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Recite the allegiance to the flag

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic, for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible. With liberty and justice for all.

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American Government
A- Principal Government

1- What is the form of government of the United States?

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. Republic
. Constitution-based federal republic
. Representative democracy

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2- What is supreme law of the land?

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. US Constitution

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3- Name one thing the US Constitution does.

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. Forms the government
. Defines powers of government
. Protects the rights of the people

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4- The US Constitution start with the words
“We the people” What does “we the people” mean?

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. Popular sovereignty
. Self-government

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5- How are chances made to the US Constitution?

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. Amendment
. The amendment process

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6- What does the Bill of Rights protect?

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. Rights of Americans
. Rights of people living in the US state

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7- How many amendment does the US Constitution have?

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. Twenty seven (27)

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8- Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

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. It says all people are created equal
. It identifies inherent rights

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9- What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

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. Declaration of Independence

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10- Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution

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. Equality
. Liberty
. Natural Rights
. Social Contract

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11- The words “Life, Liberty , and the pursuit of Happiness “are in what founding document?

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. Declaration of Independence

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12- What is the economic system of the US?

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. Capitalism
. Free market economy

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13- What is the rule of law?

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. Everyone must follow the law
. No one is above the law

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14- Many documents influenced the US Constitution. Name one

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. Declaration of Independence
. Articles of Confederation
. Federalist papers

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15- There are three branches of government. Why?

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. Separation of powers
. Checks the balances

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Part B
16- Name the three branches of government

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. Legislative, executive, and judicial
. Congress, president, and the courts

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17- The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

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. Executive branch

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18- What part of the federal government writes laws?

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. (US )Congress
. Legislative branch

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19- What are the two parts of the US Congress?

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. Senate and House ( of Representatives)

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20- Name one power of the US Congress?

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. Writes laws
. Declares war
. Makes the federal budget

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21- How many US senators are there?

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. One hundred ( 100)

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22- How long is a term for a US senator?

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. Six (6) years

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23- Who is one of your state’s US senators now?

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John Fetterman (Democrat)
Bob Casey Jr. (Democrat)

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24- How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

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. For hundred thirty -five (435)

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25- How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

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. Two (2) years

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26- Why do US representatives serve shorter terms than US senators?

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. To more closely follow public opinion

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27- How many senators does each state have?

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. Two (2) senators

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28- Why does each state have two senators?

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. Equal representation ( for small states)
. The Great Compromise ( Connecticut Compromise)

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29- Name your US representative

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Mary Gay Scanlon

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30- What is the name of the Speakers of the House of Representatives now?

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. Kevin Mc Carty

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32
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31- Who does a US the senator represent?

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. Citizens of their state
. People of their state

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32- Who elects US senators?

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. Citizens from their state

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33- Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

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. Citizens in theirs district
. People in their district

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34- Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

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. Citizens from their district

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35- Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

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. Because they have more people
. Because some states have more people

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36- The President of the Unites States is elected for how many years?

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. Four ( 4) years

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37- The President of the Unites States can serve only two terms. Why?

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. Because of the 22nd Amendment
. To keep the President from becoming too powerful

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38- What is the name of the President of the United States now?

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. Joe Biden

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39- If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

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. The Vice President of US

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40- Name one power of the President

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. Commander in Chief ( of the military)
. Chief Diplomatic

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42- Who is commander in Chief of the US military?

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. The President ( of United States)

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43- Who signs bills to becomes laws?

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. The President ( of United States)

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44- Who vetoes bills?

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. The President

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45- Who appoints federal judges?

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. The President of US

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46- The executive branch has many parts. Name one

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. President
. Cabinet
. Federal departments and agencies

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47- What does the Presidents Cabinet do?

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. Advises the President (of US)

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48- What are two Cabinet - level positions ?

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. Secretary Defense
. Secretary of Labor
. Secretary of the Interior
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49- Why is the Electoral College important?

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. It decides who is elected President
. It provides a compromise between the popular election of the President and congressional selection

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50- What is one part of the judicial branch?

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. Supreme Court
. Federal Courts

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51
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51- What does the judicial branch do?

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. Reviews laws
. Explains laws
. Resolves disputes ( disagreements) about law

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52
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52- What is the highest court in the Unites States?

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. Supreme Court

53
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53- How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

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. Nine ( 9)

54
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54- How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

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. Five (5)

55
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55- How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

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. For life
. Until retirement

56
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56- Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

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. To be independent (of politics)
. To limit outside (political) influence

57
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57- Who is the Chief Justice of the Us now?

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. John Roberts

58
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58- Name one power that is only for the federal government

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. Print paper money
. Declare war
. Make treaties

59
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59- Name one power that is only for the states

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. Provide schooling and education
. Provide protection (police)
. Provide safety (fire departments)

60
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60- What is the purpose of the 10 th Amendment?

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. It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people

61
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61- Who is the governor of your state now ?

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. Answers will vary. Josh Shapiro (democratic)

62
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62- What is the capital of your state?

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. Harrisburg

63
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C_Rights and responsibilities

63- There are four amendment to the US Constitution about who can vote. Describe one

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. Citizens 18 older can vote
. Women and men can vote

64
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64- Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the US ?

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. Citizens
. US citizens

65
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65- What are the three rights of everyone living in the US?

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. Freedom of expression
. Freedom of speech
. Freedom of religion

66
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66- What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?

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. The flag
. The US

67
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67- Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance

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. Defends US Constitution
. Serve in the military
. Be loyal to the US

68
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68- How can people become US citizens?

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. Naturalize
. Be born in US
. Derive citizenschip

69
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69- What are two examples of civic participation in the US?

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. Vote
. Join political party
. Join a civic group
. Help with the campaign

70
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70- What is one way Americans can serve their country ?

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. Vote
. Pay taxes
. Obey the law
. Serve in the military

71
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71- Why is important to pay federal taxes?

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. Required by law
. Civic duty

72
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72- It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one razón why

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. Required by law
. Civic duty

73
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American History

A- Colonial period and Independence
73- The colonists come to America for many reason. Name one

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. Freedom
. Political liberty
. Economic opportunities

74
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74- Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

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. Americans Indians
. Native Americans

75
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75- What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?

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. Africans
. People from Africa

76
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76- What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

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. American Revolution
. The American revolutionary war

77
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77- Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain

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. High taxes
. They did not have self _ government
. Boston Massacre

78
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78- Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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. Thomas Jefferson

79
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80- When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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. July 4, 1776

80
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80- The American Revolution had many important events. Name one

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. Declaration Independence
. Valley Forge encampment
. Battle of Trenton ( Washington crossing the Delaware)

81
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81- There were 13 original states. Name five

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. New Hampshire
. Connecticut
. NJ
. PA
. Delaware
. Virginia

82
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82- What founding document was written in the 1787?

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. US Constitution

83
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83- The Federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers

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. James Madison
. Alexander Hamilton

84
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84- Why were the Federalist papers important?

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. They helped people understand the U.S Constitution
. The supported passing the U.S Constitution

85
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85- Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one

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. Helped write the Declaration of Independence
. U.S Diplomat

86
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86- George Washington is famous for many things. Name one

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. First President of U.S
. General of the Continental Army
. President of the Constitution Convention

87
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87- Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one

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. Writer of the Declaration of Independence
. First Secretary of State
. Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom

88
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88- James Madison is famous for many things. Name one

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. Fathers of the Constitution
. Four President of the U. S
. One of the writers of the “ federalist papers “

89
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89- Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one

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. First Secretary of Treasury
. One the writers of the Federalist Papers
. Member of the Continental Congress

90
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B- 1800 s
90. What territory did the U.S buy from France in 1803?

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. Louisiana Territory
. Louisiana

91
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91- Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s

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. War of 1812
. Mexican American war
. Civil war
. Spanish American war

92
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92- Name the U.S war between the north and the south

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The Civil War

93
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93- The Civil War had many important events. Name one

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. Lincoln was assassinated
. Emancipation Proclamation
. Many battles

94
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94- Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one

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. Freed the slaves ( Emancipation Proclamation)
. Saved for ( preserved the union)

95
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95- What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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. Freed the slaves
. Freed the slaves in the Confederate states

96
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96- What U.S war ended slavery?

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. The Civil War

97
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97- What amendment gives Citizenship to all persons born in the U.S?

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. 14 th amendment

98
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98- When did all men get the right to vote?

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. After the Civil War
. 1870

99
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99- Name one leader of the womens rights movement in the 1800s

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. Lucy Stone
. Lucretia Mott

100
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C. Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
100- Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s

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. World War I
. World War II
. Korean War

101
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101- Why did the United States enter World War I ?

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. Because Germany attacked U.S (Civilian) ships
. Support the Allied powers England, Francia, Italia…

102
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102- When did all women get the right to vote?

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. 1920
. After World I

103
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103- What was the Great Depression?

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. Longest economic recession in modern history

104
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104- When did the Great Depression start?

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. The Great Crash (1929)

105
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105- Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

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. Franklin Roosevelt

106
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106- Why did the United States enter World War II?

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. ( Bombing of ) Pearl Harbor
. Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor

107
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107- Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one

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. General during World War II
. 34 th President of U.S

108
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108- Who was the United States main rival during the Cold War ?

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. Russia or Soviet Union

109
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109- During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the U.S?

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. Communism
. Nuclear war

110
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110- Why did the United States enter the Korean War?

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. To Stop the spread of communism

111
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111- Why did the United States enter the Vietnam war?

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. To stop spread the communism

112
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112- What did the Civil rights movement do?

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. Fought to the end racial discrimination

113
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113- Martin Luther King Jr, is famous for many things. Name one

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. Fought the Civil Rights
Worked for equality for all Americans

114
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114- Why did United Sates enter the Persian War?

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. To force the Iraquí militar from Kuwait

115
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115- What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in U.S?

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. Terrorists attacked the U.S

116
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116- Name one U.S military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks

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. War in Afganistán
. War in Irak

117
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118- Name one example of American innovations

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. Cars internal combustion Engine
. Airplane

118
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117- Name one American Indian tribu in the U.S

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. Apache
. Lakota
. Cheyenne

119
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Symbols and Holidays
A- Symbols

119- Whats the Capital the United States?

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Washington D.C

120
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120- Where is the Statue of Liberty?

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. New York ( Harbor)
. Liberty Island N.Y

121
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121- Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

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. Because representatives the 13 original colonies

122
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122- Why does the flag have 50 stars?

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. Because each star representative one state

123
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123- What is the name of the National anthem?

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. The star spangled banner

124
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124- The Nations first motto was…” E pluribus unum” What does mean ?

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. Out of many one
. We all became one

125
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B- Holidays

125- What is Independence Day?

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. A holiday celebrate the independence for Britain

126
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126- Name three National U.S

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. Veterans Day
. Martin Luther King
. Labor day

127
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127- What is Memorial Day?

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A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

128
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128- What is Veterans Day?

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. A holiday to honor people in the U.S military

129
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Juramento

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all.

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