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Section 1 : American History Flashcards

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There are 13 original states. Name 6

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New York, New Jersey , Pennsylvania , Delaware, Maryland , North Carolina , South Carolina , Georgia

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What Major event happened on September 1st 2001, in the United States?

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Terrorist Attacked The United States

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What is a amendment?

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A Change or An Addition (To The Consitutinon)

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What does the judicial branch do?

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  • Reviews The Law
  • Explains the law
  • Resolves Disputes
  • Decide if a law goes against the Constitution
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During the Cold-War, what was the main concern of the United States?

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Communism

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What movement tried to end Racial Discrimination?

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Civil Rights Movement

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Who does a U.S. Senator Represent?

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All the people of The State

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

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-Two (2)

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

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-The United States and The United States Flag

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Under the Constitution , some powers belong to the states. What are three powers of the States?

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  • Providing Schooling and Education
  • Provide Police Force (Protection)
  • Give Out A Drivers License
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence/

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  • Life
  • Liberty
  • The Pursuit of Happiness
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Under the Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government? What are two powers of the Federal Government?

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  • To Print Money, To Declare War
  • To Create and Army
  • To Make Treaties
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During the Korean War, who was the overall commander of the United Nations Forces?

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-General Douglas MacArthur

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When was the Declaration of Independence Adopted?

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-July 4th 1776

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On 6th Of August 1990, What event marked the beginning of Operation DESSERT SHILED?

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-King Fahd Of Saudi Arabia Invited Friendly nations to participate in the defense of his royal kingdom.

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16
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Who was president during World War 1?

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-President Woodrow Wilson

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On what date did operation DESSERT STORM begin?

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-17 January 1991

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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

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-The Founding Fathers write the Constitution.

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19
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Name on right only for US Citizen.

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-Run For Federal Office.

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In what month do we vote for president?

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-November

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We elect a president for how many years?

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-Four ( 4 )

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The House Of Representatives has how many Voting Members?

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-Four Hundred Thirty Five (435)

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We Elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

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-Six (6) Years

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How Many U.S. Senators are there?

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-100 (Two per State)

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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The Senate and the House of representatives

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Who is in charge of The Executive Branch?

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-The President

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Name one branch or part of Government

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  • Congress ( Legislative)
  • President (Executive)
  • The Courts (Judical)
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28
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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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What did the Declaration Of Independence do?

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-Declared our indolence (From Great Britain)

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30
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How Many Amendments Does the Constitution have?

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-27

31
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Who is “The Father Of Our Country”?

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-George Washingtion

32
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Who was President during The Great Depression and World War 2?

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-President Franklin D Roosevelt

33
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Who Did the United States Fight In World War 2?

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  • Japan
  • Germany
  • Italy
34
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What is the U.S. Marine Corps Motto and what does it mean?

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“Semper Fidellis” it is latin for “Always Faithful”

35
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Name Three U.S. Territories

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  • Puerto Rico
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Guam
36
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. Do?

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Fought For Civil Right, Worked for equality for all Americans

37
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What stops one branch of government from becoming To Powerful?

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  • Check and Balances

- Separation of Powers

38
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Before he was president Eisenhower was a General. What war was he In?

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World War 2

39
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What are Three Rights of everyone living in the United States?

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  • Freedom of Speech
  • Freedom to Assembly
  • Freedom to Petition the Government
40
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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

41
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If the President can No Longer serve, who becomes president?

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The Vice President

42
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What war was Fought from 1861 to 1865

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The Civil War

43
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What War was fought from 1812 to 1815

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The War of 1812

44
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The Japanese Naval Fleet was decisively defeated in which battle of the Pacific Theater?

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The Battle of Midway

45
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Where was the First battle of the Civil war fought?

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Fort Sumter

46
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What is December 7th Remembered For?

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The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

47
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The Marines Emblem is the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. What does each Represent?

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  • The Eagle : The Nation Itself
  • The Globe : World Wide Service
  • The Anchor : Sea Traditions
48
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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

49
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What Do we call the First Ten Amendments of the constitution?

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The Bill Of rights

50
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The Idea of Self-Government is the First Three Words of The Constitution. What are these words?

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We the People

51
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What are six Cabinet-level positions?

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  • Sec. Of Defense
  • Sec. Of Education
  • Sec. Of Energy
  • Sec. Of Homeland Security
  • Sec. Of Treasury
  • Attorney General
52
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What is the highest court in the United State?

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The Supreme Court

53
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When did Congress Authorize the Medal of Honor?

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21 December 1861

54
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What major operation introduced the first time use of he F-117A Night Hawk Aircraft?

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Panama Invasion 1998

55
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Which U.S. Navy Vessel is Famously known as “Old Ironsiders” Why is she famous?

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The USS CONSTITUTION, Continuous U.S. Service sine 1798; saw action in one undeclared war and two official wars.

56
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Who Makes federal laws?

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  • Congress ; the Senate and The House Of Representatives

- (U.S. National) Legislature

57
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What does the Constitution do?

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  • Sets up the government
  • Defines the government
  • Protects Basic Rights of Americans
58
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What is the Supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

59
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LT John Paul Jones hoisted The First Official American Flag on a Ships (Alfred) for the first time on what date?

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3 December 1775

60
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Who was Sergant Major Daniel Daly

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The Famous Marine Corps Sergant Major who earned two medals of Honor.

61
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When was the revolutionary war?

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1775-1783

62
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What American Spy ship was captured by North Korean Forces in 1968?

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USS Pueblo

63
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States Citizens?

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  • Serve on Jury Duty

- Vote in a Federal Election

64
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How old do Citizens have to be to vote for president?

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18 and older

65
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Why did the colonist fight the British?

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  • 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
66
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Who wrote the Declaration of independence?

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Thomas Jeferson

67
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What are the two Major Political parties in the United States?

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Democratic and Republican

68
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What is the significance of June 6th 1944?

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D-Day, The Allied Invasion of Europe

69
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How many Justices are one the Supreme Court?

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Nine ( 9 )

70
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

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Based on states population

71
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In what year was the majority of American troops pulled out of Vietnam?

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1973

72
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What President Signed the Code Of Conduct?

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President Eisenhower on 17 August 1955

73
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When was the Constitution Written?

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1787

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