Civics Test

Who lived in North America before the Europeans arrived?

• Asians

• Africans

• Native Americans

• Arabians

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Hancock

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

What conflict occurred during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln?

• Mexican-American War

• Spanish-American War

• Civil War

• War of 1812

On what day do Americans celebrate Independence Day?

• July 4th

• June 14th

• June 19th

• Feb 1st

Who do Americans consider the "father" of their country?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• John Wayne

• Alexander Hamilton

Select the oceans that border the east and west coast of the United States.

• Asiatic Ocean-West Coast

• Pacific Ocean-West Coast

• Northern Ocean-East Coast

• Atlantic Ocean-East Coast

What cause is Martin Luther King Jr. most closely associated with?

• civil rights

• women's sufferage

• ending slavery

• marriage equality

What is the longest river in the United States?

• Missouri River

• Snake River

• Lawrence River

• Mississippi River

In what patriotic activity do Americans swear loyalty to the United States?

• Oath of Office

• Pledge of Allegiance

• National Anthem

• 21 Gun Salute

In simple terms, what was the root cause of the American colonists' war with the British?

• human rights

• taxes

• family values

• representation