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1
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

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Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
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What is ONE right or freedom from the first Amendment?

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Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the government (remember, only use ONE)

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3
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Name ONE state that borders Mexico.

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New Mexico

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What is the capital of your state?

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Boston

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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

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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

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The President

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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Twenty-Seven (27)

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What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

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Pacific Ocean

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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

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The Civil War

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10
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We elect a president for how many years?

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Four (4)

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11
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Name ONE problem that led to the Civil War.

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Slavery

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12
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Name your U.S. Representative.

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Joseph Kennedy III

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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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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

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World War II

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Why did colonists fight the British?

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Because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding/quartering)

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16
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What did Susan B. Anthony do?

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Fought for women’s rights

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17
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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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18
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Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

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World War II

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19
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

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Civil rights (movement)

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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them.

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Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
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21
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We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?

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Six (6)

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22
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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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23
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

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Paul Ryan (Paul D. Ryan)

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24
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Who vetoes bills?

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the President

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25
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

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Two (2)

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26
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Who makes federal laws?

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Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature

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27
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What is ONE promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

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Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)

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28
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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name ONE of the writers.

A

(James) Madison

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29
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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

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Africans

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30
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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Freed the slaves

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31
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Who is the Governor of your state now?

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Charlie Baker

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32
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What is ONE reason colonists came to America?

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Freedom

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33
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Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

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Civil War

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34
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United STate’s?

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Communism

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35
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What does the judicial branch do?

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Reviews laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes (disagreements)
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

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36
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There were 13 original states. Name THREE.

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Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey

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37
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

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Announced our independence (from Great Britain)
Declared our independence (from Great Britain)
Said that the United Stated is free (from Great Britain)

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38
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What is the economic system in the United Stated?

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Capitalist economy

Market economy

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39
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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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40
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?

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July 4

41
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What is the highest court in the United States?

A

the Supreme Court

42
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Who is ONE of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

A

Elizabeth Warren
Edward Markey
(Remember, only use ONE)

43
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What does the Constitution do?

A

Sets up the government
Defines the government
Protects basic rights of Americans

44
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What are TWO Cabinet-level positions?

A

Attorney General
Vice President

(14 more; ex: Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, etc.)

45
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Who was the first President?

A

(George) Washington

46
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

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Nine (9)

47
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What is the capital of the United States?

A

Washington, D.C.

48
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What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

A

Freed the slaves

49
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

A

Eighteen (18) and older

50
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

A

April 15

51
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Who was President during World War I?

A

(Woodrow) Wilson

52
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What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

A

Atlantic Ocean

53
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What is the political party of the President now?

A

Republican (party)

54
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

A

(Because of) the state’s population
(Because) they have more people
(Because) some states have more people

55
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How many U.S. Senators are there?

A

One hundred (100)

56
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

57
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Name ONE branch or part of the government

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Congress, Legislative, President, Executive, The Courts, Judicial (Remember, only use ONE)

58
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Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

A

(George) Washington

59
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

A

The Constitution was written

The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.

60
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

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Because there were 13 original colonies

61
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

A

The United States

The flag

62
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Name ONE state that borders Canada.

A

Alaska

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63
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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

64
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Name ONE right only for United States citizens.

A

Vote in a federal election

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65
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?

A

Liberty Island (New York Harbor)

66
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

A

Michael R. Pence (aka. Mike Pence or Pence)

67
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advises the President

68
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Name ONE U.S. territory.

A

Puerto Rico

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69
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

A

the Vice President

70
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What is the “rule of law”?

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Everyone must follow the law
Leaders must obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law

71
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

72
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Name ONE American Indian tribe in the United States.

A

Inuit

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73
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

A

The President

74
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

A

American Indians

Native Americans

75
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Name ONE of the two longest rivers in the United States.

A

Mississippi River

76
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What are TWO ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

A

Vote
Join a political party
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77
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What is ONE responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

A

Serve on a jury

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78
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

A

The Louisiana Territory (Louisiana)

79
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What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

A

U.S. Diplomat

80
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Why does the flag have 50 stars?

A

Because there are 50 states

81
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What is the name of the national anthem?

A

The Star-Spangled Banner

82
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Who did the United States fight in World War II?

A

Japan, Germany, Italy

83
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

A

Terrorists attacked the United States

84
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

A

(Thomas) Jefferson

85
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What is the name of the President of the United States right now?

A

Donald J. Trump (aka. Donald Trump or Trump)

86
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

A

The Bill of Rights

87
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What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?

A

Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
(Remember, only use TWO)

88
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Name TWO national U.S. holidays.

A

New Year’s Day
Christmas
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89
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What are TWO major political parties in the United States?

A

Democratic and Republican

90
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In what month do we vote for President?

A

November

91
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What are the TWO parts of the U.S. Congress?

A

The Senate and House (of Representatives)

92
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

A

All people of the state

93
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What is the supreme law of the land?

A

The Constitution

94
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Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

95
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When was the Constitution written?

A

1787

96
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What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?

A

Checks and balances
Separation of powers
(Remember, only use ONE)

97
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?

A

Provide schooling and education

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98
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?

A

At age eighteen (18) and between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

99
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776