Civics Test Practice Part 3

Who was the first President of the United States?

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

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

• Freed the slaves
• 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

When is Independence Day celebrated?

• April 19
• July 4
• September 17
• November 11

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

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

What ocean is on the east side of the United States?

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

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

• Fought for civil rights
• became the first black U.S. senator
• established the Harvard Law School
• ran for President of the United States

What are the two longest rivers of the United States?

• Hudson and Missouri
• Mississippi and Columbia
• Colorado and Columbia
• Mississippi and Missouri

Which of the following is NOT a Native American tribe?

• Cherokee
• Creek
• Dementors
• Navajo

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

• They represent the 13 origianl colonies.
• They represent the 13 signatures on the U.S. Constitution.
• They represent the 13 heroes of the Revolutionary War.
• They represent the 13 members of 2nd Continental Congress.

Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

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