Why did the colonists fight the British?

Taxation without representation

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

help with campaign and give an elected official your opinion

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

be loyal to the United States, serve in the military (if needed), obey the laws of the United States, give up loyalty to other countries

There were 13 original states. Name three.

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia

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

Only citizens who are 18 or older can vote.

What is one reason colonists came to america?

political liberty, economic opportunity, freedom, religious freedom

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Civics Exam (31-73) (C. Bell)

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1
What was one (1) important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
saved the Union
led the U.S. during the Civil War
all of these
freed the slaves
2
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Korean War
World War I
Vietnam War
3
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
Civil War
Colorado war
World War 2
World War 1
4
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Barack Michelle
Franklin Roosevelt
Jimmy Carter
Donald Trump
5
Why did the colonists fight the British?
British soldiers lived in their houses
Taxation without representation
They didn't have a self government
6
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
War of 1812
Mexican American War
Civil War
World War II
7
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Revolutionary War
World War I
The Civil War
The War of 1812
8
What was Susan B. Anthony a part of?
Making pies.
Women's Rights and Suffrage.
Flying around the world.
Helping animals.
9
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
the progressive movement
the race movement
the civil rights movement
10
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Civil War
Mexican-American
Korean War
Revolutionary
11
What is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
establish the United Nations
saved (or preserved) the Union
declared war on the Great British
purchased Alaska
12
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
July 4th, 1876
December 31st, 1776
13
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
British
Canadians
Spanish
14
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
help with campaign and give an elected official your opinion
serve on a jury and join a political party
write to a newspaper and speak in the United Nations
vote and volunteer as a social worker
15
A small group of people are in charge of the government.
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Anarchy
16
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
be loyal to the United States
serve in the military (if needed)
obey the laws of the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
17
When was the constitution written?
1795
1787
1965
1990
18
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
for 50 colonies
for 50 symbols
for 50 states
19
Name one state that borders Canada.
California
Georgia
Florida
New York
20
What is the name of our National Anthem?
Rees School Song
The Star-Spangled Banner
America
When the Saints Go Marching In
21
Name one state that borders Canada
New york
Russia
Texas
Maine
22
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
23
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Mondays
September 11
Every day
24
Name one U.S. Territory
Haiti
Bermuda
Cayman Islands
Guam
25
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
the Soviet Union, Germany and Italy
Austria-Hungary, Japan and Germany
Japan, China and Vietnam
Japan, Germany and Italy
26
When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
April 15
April 21
June 1
March 12
27
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Declaration of Independence was written
Constitution was written
United Nations was formed
Treaty of Versailles was formed
28
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
An assassination attempt was made on the President
Terrorists attacked the US
Hurricane Katrina
29
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington D.D
Washington C.C
Washington C.D
Washington D.C
30
Where is the statue of liberty located?
Washington
Florida
Wyoming
Liberty island
31
Name one state that borders Canada.
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Missouri
32
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16
17
18
21
33
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
34
Who was the leader of Fascist Italy?
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
Franklin Roosevelt
35
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Civil War
World War I
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
36
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Couldn't fit 14 stripes
13 is a lucky number
13 leaders of the US
For the original 13 Colonies
37
You Have To been 18 To Vote
False
True
38
Which is the largest state in USA by area?
Alaska
Texas
New York
California
39
There were 13 original states. Name three.
Texas, Arizona, New Mexico
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia
Washington, Idaho, Colorado
Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio
40
Name one U.S. territory.
Newfoundland
Northern Mariana Islands
Yukon Territory
Liberty Island
41
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
42
Who was president of the U.S during the Civil War?
Hamilton
Lincoln
Jefferson
Washington
43
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Only citizens who can read or write can vote.
Only citizens with a job can vote.
Only citizens who are 18 or older can vote.
Only citizens born in the US can vote.
44
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
men no longer have to register
at age 16
at birth
45
The right of a citizens to vote shall not be denied based on failure to pay a poll tax
24th Amenmdnet
26th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
46
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
presidential conflicts
election freedom
states' rights
human rights
47
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri River
Trinity River
Rio Grande
Colorado River
48
What is one reason colonists came to america?
political liberty
economic opportunity
freedom
religious freedom
49
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany and Italy
North Korea, Germany and Japan
Russia, Germany and Japan
Germany, Soviet Union and Italy
50
The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean with which other ocean?
Atlantic
Pacific
Arctic
Indian
51
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Maine
Maryland
Dakota
Mississippi
52
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
U.S. diplomat
third president of the United States
inventor of the airplane
53
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Indian
Pacific
Southern
Atlantic
54
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Italy, France, Spain
Japan, Germany, and Russia
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Germany, Russia, Italy
55
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
made the first flag of the United States
fought for women's rights
the first woman elected to the House of Representatives
founded the Red Cross
56
What Territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Texas
Indian Territory
Oregon Territory
The Louisiana Purchase
57
Who was the leader of Germany during WWII?
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
58
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Morgan Freeman
Abraham Lincoln
59
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
War of 1812
60
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
currency
climate change
slavery
communism
61
What is the highest mountain on land ?
skafel pike
Snowdon
ben nevis
Mount everest
62
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Addressed fallen soldiers at Antietam
Allowed states to vote on slavery
Freed all of the slaves in the south
It called for the arrest of Jefferson Davis
63
Amendment 19?!
Newborns get the right to vote
Women get the right to vote
Men get the right to vote
Dogs get the right to vote
64
Which landmark in Washington, D.C. was burned by the British in 1814?
White House
Washington Monument
65
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Women and men can vote
Male citizens of any race can vote
All of these
Citizens 18 and older can vote
66
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
Slavery
No taxes
Spain
Communism
67
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
neither of these
the flag
both of these
68
Name one state that borders Canada.
Alaska
South Dakota
Indiana
New Jersey
69
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do
Wanted war upon races
Did aggressive rallies
Fought for civil rights
Made a sandwich and ate it in front of millions
70
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
WWI
the 100 years war
Korean
Mexican-American
71
What is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Chopped a lot of wood
Freed slaves
Wore a cool hat
Grew a manly beard
72
What rights is a person under arrest being informed of when they are read their Miranda rights?
The right to have an attorney present during questioning
The right to remain silent
The right to a free attorney if you cannot afford one
All of the above
73
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
No one
Native Americas
Europeans were always here
74
Where is the Statue of Liberty located>
Los Angeles
Kentucky
NYC
Washington DC

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Civics Exam (31-73) (C. Bell)

74 termsStudBud Administration45 plays

Civics Exam (31-73) (C. Bell)

Flashcards74 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 74

Answers

1
What was one (1) important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
saved the Union
led the U.S. during the Civil War
all of these
freed the slaves
2
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
Korean War
World War I
Vietnam War
3
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
Civil War
Colorado war
World War 2
World War 1
4
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Barack Michelle
Franklin Roosevelt
Jimmy Carter
Donald Trump
5
Why did the colonists fight the British?
British soldiers lived in their houses
Taxation without representation
They didn't have a self government
6
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
War of 1812
Mexican American War
Civil War
World War II
7
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
The Revolutionary War
World War I
The Civil War
The War of 1812
8
What was Susan B. Anthony a part of?
Making pies.
Women's Rights and Suffrage.
Flying around the world.
Helping animals.
9
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
the progressive movement
the race movement
the civil rights movement
10
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Civil War
Mexican-American
Korean War
Revolutionary
11
What is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
establish the United Nations
saved (or preserved) the Union
declared war on the Great British
purchased Alaska
12
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
July 4th, 1876
December 31st, 1776
13
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
British
Canadians
Spanish
14
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
help with campaign and give an elected official your opinion
serve on a jury and join a political party
write to a newspaper and speak in the United Nations
vote and volunteer as a social worker
15
A small group of people are in charge of the government.
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Anarchy
16
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
be loyal to the United States
serve in the military (if needed)
obey the laws of the United States
give up loyalty to other countries
17
When was the constitution written?
1795
1787
1965
1990
18
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
for 50 colonies
for 50 symbols
for 50 states
19
Name one state that borders Canada.
California
Georgia
Florida
New York
20
What is the name of our National Anthem?
Rees School Song
The Star-Spangled Banner
America
When the Saints Go Marching In
21
Name one state that borders Canada
New york
Russia
Texas
Maine
22
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
23
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Mondays
September 11
Every day
24
Name one U.S. Territory
Haiti
Bermuda
Cayman Islands
Guam
25
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
the Soviet Union, Germany and Italy
Austria-Hungary, Japan and Germany
Japan, China and Vietnam
Japan, Germany and Italy
26
When is the last day you can send in your federal income tax forms?
April 15
April 21
June 1
March 12
27
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Declaration of Independence was written
Constitution was written
United Nations was formed
Treaty of Versailles was formed
28
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
An assassination attempt was made on the President
Terrorists attacked the US
Hurricane Katrina
29
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington D.D
Washington C.C
Washington C.D
Washington D.C
30
Where is the statue of liberty located?
Washington
Florida
Wyoming
Liberty island
31
Name one state that borders Canada.
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Missouri
32
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
16
17
18
21
33
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
34
Who was the leader of Fascist Italy?
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
Franklin Roosevelt
35
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Civil War
World War I
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
36
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Couldn't fit 14 stripes
13 is a lucky number
13 leaders of the US
For the original 13 Colonies
37
You Have To been 18 To Vote
False
True
38
Which is the largest state in USA by area?
Alaska
Texas
New York
California
39
There were 13 original states. Name three.
Texas, Arizona, New Mexico
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia
Washington, Idaho, Colorado
Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio
40
Name one U.S. territory.
Newfoundland
Northern Mariana Islands
Yukon Territory
Liberty Island
41
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
42
Who was president of the U.S during the Civil War?
Hamilton
Lincoln
Jefferson
Washington
43
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Only citizens who can read or write can vote.
Only citizens with a job can vote.
Only citizens who are 18 or older can vote.
Only citizens born in the US can vote.
44
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
men no longer have to register
at age 16
at birth
45
The right of a citizens to vote shall not be denied based on failure to pay a poll tax
24th Amenmdnet
26th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
46
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
presidential conflicts
election freedom
states' rights
human rights
47
Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri River
Trinity River
Rio Grande
Colorado River
48
What is one reason colonists came to america?
political liberty
economic opportunity
freedom
religious freedom
49
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany and Italy
North Korea, Germany and Japan
Russia, Germany and Japan
Germany, Soviet Union and Italy
50
The Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean with which other ocean?
Atlantic
Pacific
Arctic
Indian
51
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Maine
Maryland
Dakota
Mississippi
52
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
youngest member of the Constitutional Convention
U.S. diplomat
third president of the United States
inventor of the airplane
53
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Indian
Pacific
Southern
Atlantic
54
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Italy, France, Spain
Japan, Germany, and Russia
Japan, Germany, and Italy
Germany, Russia, Italy
55
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
made the first flag of the United States
fought for women's rights
the first woman elected to the House of Representatives
founded the Red Cross
56
What Territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Texas
Indian Territory
Oregon Territory
The Louisiana Purchase
57
Who was the leader of Germany during WWII?
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
58
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Morgan Freeman
Abraham Lincoln
59
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Vietnam War
World War II
World War I
War of 1812
60
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
currency
climate change
slavery
communism
61
What is the highest mountain on land ?
skafel pike
Snowdon
ben nevis
Mount everest
62
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Addressed fallen soldiers at Antietam
Allowed states to vote on slavery
Freed all of the slaves in the south
It called for the arrest of Jefferson Davis
63
Amendment 19?!
Newborns get the right to vote
Women get the right to vote
Men get the right to vote
Dogs get the right to vote
64
Which landmark in Washington, D.C. was burned by the British in 1814?
White House
Washington Monument
65
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Women and men can vote
Male citizens of any race can vote
All of these
Citizens 18 and older can vote
66
Name one problem that led to the Civil War
Slavery
No taxes
Spain
Communism
67
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
neither of these
the flag
both of these
68
Name one state that borders Canada.
Alaska
South Dakota
Indiana
New Jersey
69
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do
Wanted war upon races
Did aggressive rallies
Fought for civil rights
Made a sandwich and ate it in front of millions
70
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
WWI
the 100 years war
Korean
Mexican-American
71
What is one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Chopped a lot of wood
Freed slaves
Wore a cool hat
Grew a manly beard
72
What rights is a person under arrest being informed of when they are read their Miranda rights?
The right to have an attorney present during questioning
The right to remain silent
The right to a free attorney if you cannot afford one
All of the above
73
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
No one
Native Americas
Europeans were always here
74
Where is the Statue of Liberty located>
Los Angeles
Kentucky
NYC
Washington DC