Civics Pre-Test

Who was the first President of the United States?

• John Hancock
• James Madison
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington

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

• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean

Why did the colonists fight the British?

• because of high taxes
• because the British invaded France
• because the colonists wanted a new king
• because the colonists wanted religious freedom

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• James Madison
• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington

Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?

• Huli
• Kikuyu
• Maori
• Navajo

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

• They represent the 13 original colonies.
• They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
• They represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War.
• They represent the 13 members of the Second Continental Congress.

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

• One star for each state.
• One star for each president.
• One star for each original colony.
• One star for each constitutional amendment.

What is the name of the national anthem?

• God Bless the U.S.A.
• America the Beautiful
• My Country Tis of Thee
• The Star-Spangled Banner

Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?

• Columbus Day and Flag Day
• Labor Day and Veterans Day
• Memorial Day and Mother's Day
• Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving Day