Section 1 : American History Flashcards
There are 13 original states. Name 6
New York, New Jersey , Pennsylvania , Delaware, Maryland , North Carolina , South Carolina , Georgia
What Major event happened on September 1st 2001, in the United States?
Terrorist Attacked The United States
What is a amendment?
A Change or An Addition (To The Consitutinon)
What does the judicial branch do?
- Reviews The Law
- Explains the law
- Resolves Disputes
- Decide if a law goes against the Constitution
During the Cold-War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
What movement tried to end Racial Discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement
Who does a U.S. Senator Represent?
All the people of The State
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
-Two (2)
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge Of Allegiance?
-The United States and The United States Flag
Under the Constitution , some powers belong to the states. What are three powers of the States?
- Providing Schooling and Education
- Provide Police Force (Protection)
- Give Out A Drivers License
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence/
- Life
- Liberty
- The Pursuit of Happiness
Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government? What are two powers of the Federal Government?
- To Print Money, To Declare War
- To Create and Army
- To Make Treaties
During the Korean War, who was the overall commander of the United Nations Forces?
-General Douglas MacArthur
When was the Declaration of Independence Adopted?
-July 4th 1776
On 6th Of August 1990, What event marked the beginning of Operation DESSERT SHILED?
-King Fahd Of Saudi Arabia Invited Friendly nations to participate in the defense of his royal kingdom.
Who was president during World War 1?
-President Woodrow Wilson
On what date did operation DESSERT STORM begin?
-17 January 1991
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
-The Founding Fathers write the Constitution.
Name on right only for US Citizen.
-Run For Federal Office.
In what month do we vote for president?
-November
We elect a president for how many years?
-Four ( 4 )
The House Of Representatives has how many Voting Members?
-Four Hundred Thirty Five (435)
We Elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
-Six (6) Years
How Many U.S. Senators are there?
-100 (Two per State)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of representatives
Who is in charge of The Executive Branch?
-The President
Name one branch or part of Government
- Congress ( Legislative)
- President (Executive)
- The Courts (Judical)
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
What did the Declaration Of Independence do?
-Declared our indolence (From Great Britain)
How Many Amendments Does the Constitution have?
-27
Who is “The Father Of Our Country”?
-George Washingtion
Who was President during The Great Depression and World War 2?
-President Franklin D Roosevelt
Who Did the United States Fight In World War 2?
- Japan
- Germany
- Italy
What is the U.S. Marine Corps Motto and what does it mean?
“Semper Fidellis” it is latin for “Always Faithful”
Name Three U.S. Territories
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Guam
What did Martin Luther King Jr. Do?
Fought For Civil Right, Worked for equality for all Americans
What stops one branch of government from becoming To Powerful?
- Check and Balances
- Separation of Powers
Before he was president Eisenhower was a General. What war was he In?
World War 2
What are Three Rights of everyone living in the United States?
- Freedom of Speech
- Freedom to Assembly
- Freedom to Petition the Government
If both the president and the Vice President can no longer serve , who becomes president?
The speaker of the House
If the President can No Longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President
What war was Fought from 1861 to 1865
The Civil War
What War was fought from 1812 to 1815
The War of 1812
The Japanese Naval Fleet was decisively defeated in which battle of the Pacific Theater?
The Battle of Midway
Where was the First battle of the Civil war fought?
Fort Sumter
What is December 7th Remembered For?
The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Marines Emblem is the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. What does each Represent?
- The Eagle : The Nation Itself
- The Globe : World Wide Service
- The Anchor : Sea Traditions
What is one right or freedom from the first Amendment?
Speech , Religion , Assembly , press, Petition The government
What Do we call the First Ten Amendments of the constitution?
The Bill Of rights
The Idea of Self-Government is the First Three Words of The Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
What are six Cabinet-level positions?
- Sec. Of Defense
- Sec. Of Education
- Sec. Of Energy
- Sec. Of Homeland Security
- Sec. Of Treasury
- Attorney General
What is the highest court in the United State?
The Supreme Court
When did Congress Authorize the Medal of Honor?
21 December 1861
What major operation introduced the first time use of he F-117A Night Hawk Aircraft?
Panama Invasion 1998
Which U.S. Navy Vessel is Famously known as “Old Ironsiders” Why is she famous?
The USS CONSTITUTION, Continuous U.S. Service sine 1798; saw action in one undeclared war and two official wars.
Who Makes federal laws?
- Congress ; the Senate and The House Of Representatives
- (U.S. National) Legislature
What does the Constitution do?
- Sets up the government
- Defines the government
- Protects Basic Rights of Americans
What is the Supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
LT John Paul Jones hoisted The First Official American Flag on a Ships (Alfred) for the first time on what date?
3 December 1775
Who was Sergant Major Daniel Daly
The Famous Marine Corps Sergant Major who earned two medals of Honor.
When was the revolutionary war?
1775-1783
What American Spy ship was captured by North Korean Forces in 1968?
USS Pueblo
What is one responsibility that is only for United States Citizens?
- Serve on Jury Duty
- Vote in a Federal Election
How old do Citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 and older
Why did the colonist fight the British?
- Because of high taxes (Taxation without representation)
- Because the British army stayed in their houses ( Boarding and Quarting )
- Because they didn’t have self government
Who wrote the Declaration of independence?
Thomas Jeferson
What are the two Major Political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
What is the significance of June 6th 1944?
D-Day, The Allied Invasion of Europe
How many Justices are one the Supreme Court?
Nine ( 9 )
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Based on states population
In what year was the majority of American troops pulled out of Vietnam?
1973
What President Signed the Code Of Conduct?
President Eisenhower on 17 August 1955
When was the Constitution Written?
1787
