American History

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

• Chinese

• Russians

• Pacific Islanders

• American Indians

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

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

Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

• They represent the 13 original colonies.

• They represent the 13 signatures of the US Constitution.

• They represent the 13 military heroes of the Revolutionary War.

• They represent the 13 members of the Second Continental Congress.

What is one reason colonists came to America?

• education

• better health

• elect a new king

• religious freedom

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

• Africans

• Canadians

• Spaniards

• Italians

Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?

• Georgia, Indiana, New York

• Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia

• Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania

• Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

• Alaska

• Florida

• Hawaii

• Louisiana

Which of the following is an American Indian tribe?

• Huli

• Kikuyu

• Maori

• Navajo

When is Independence Day celebrated?

• April 19

• July 4

• September 17

• November 11