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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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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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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?
The Senate and the House of representatives
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Who is in charge of The Executive Branch?
-The President
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Name one branch or part of Government
- Congress ( Legislative) - President (Executive) - The Courts (Judical)
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What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
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What did the Declaration Of Independence do?
-Declared our indolence (From Great Britain)
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How Many Amendments Does the Constitution have?
-27
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Who is "The Father Of Our Country"?
-George Washingtion
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Who was President during The Great Depression and World War 2?
-President Franklin D Roosevelt
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Who Did the United States Fight In World War 2?
- Japan - Germany - Italy
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What is the U.S. Marine Corps Motto and what does it mean?
"Semper Fidellis" it is latin for "Always Faithful"
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Name Three U.S. Territories
- Puerto Rico - U.S. Virgin Islands - Guam
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. Do?
Fought For Civil Right, Worked for equality for all Americans
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What stops one branch of government from becoming To Powerful?
- Check and Balances | - Separation of Powers
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Before he was president Eisenhower was a General. What war was he In?
World War 2
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What are Three Rights of everyone living in the United States?
- Freedom of Speech - Freedom to Assembly - Freedom to Petition the Government
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If both the president and the Vice President can no longer serve , who becomes president?
The speaker of the House
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If the President can No Longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President
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What war was Fought from 1861 to 1865
The Civil War
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What War was fought from 1812 to 1815
The War of 1812
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The Japanese Naval Fleet was decisively defeated in which battle of the Pacific Theater?
The Battle of Midway
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Where was the First battle of the Civil war fought?
Fort Sumter
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What is December 7th Remembered For?
The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
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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
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What is one right or freedom from the first Amendment?
Speech , Religion , Assembly , press, Petition The government
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What Do we call the First Ten Amendments of the constitution?
The Bill Of rights
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The Idea of Self-Government is the First Three Words of The Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
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What are six Cabinet-level positions?
- Sec. Of Defense - Sec. Of Education - Sec. Of Energy - Sec. Of Homeland Security - Sec. Of Treasury - Attorney General
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What is the highest court in the United State?
The Supreme Court
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When did Congress Authorize the Medal of Honor?
21 December 1861
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What major operation introduced the first time use of he F-117A Night Hawk Aircraft?
Panama Invasion 1998
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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.
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Who Makes federal laws?
- Congress ; the Senate and The House Of Representatives | - (U.S. National) Legislature
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What does the Constitution do?
- Sets up the government - Defines the government - Protects Basic Rights of Americans
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What is the Supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
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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?
3 December 1775
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Who was Sergant Major Daniel Daly
The Famous Marine Corps Sergant Major who earned two medals of Honor.
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When was the revolutionary war?
1775-1783
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What American Spy ship was captured by North Korean Forces in 1968?
USS Pueblo
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States Citizens?
- Serve on Jury Duty | - Vote in a Federal Election
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How old do Citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 and older
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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
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Who wrote the Declaration of independence?
Thomas Jeferson
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What are the two Major Political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
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What is the significance of June 6th 1944?
D-Day, The Allied Invasion of Europe
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How many Justices are one the Supreme Court?
Nine ( 9 )
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Based on states population
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In what year was the majority of American troops pulled out of Vietnam?
1973
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What President Signed the Code Of Conduct?
President Eisenhower on 17 August 1955
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When was the Constitution Written?
1787

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