LCHS Civics Exam First 50

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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

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American Indians

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? Options: led the U.S. during the Civil War, led the U.S. during the War of 1812, led the U.S. during the American Revolution, led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War

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led the U.S. during the Civil War

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When is Independence Day celebrated? Options: April 19, July 4, September 17, November 11

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July 4

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Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

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George Washington

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What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

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The Atlantic Ocean

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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? Options: fought for civil rights, became the first black U.S. Senator, established the Harvard Law School, ran for President of the United States

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fought for civil rights

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Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States? Mississippi River, Colorado River, Potomac River, Ohio River

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Mississippi River

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What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

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the United States of America

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Why did the colonists fight the British? Options: because of high taxes, because the British invaded France, because the colonists wanted a new king, because the colonists wanted religious freedom

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because of high taxes