U.S. Citizenship Test for Grade 8 Students

Who is known as the "Father of Our Country"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of the above

What is the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights primarily concerned with?

• Right to bear arms

• Protection against housing soldiers in civilian homes

• Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

• Rights of those accused of a crime

What event marked the start of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The French and Indian War

What was the main issue that caused the Civil War?

• Taxation without representation

• The right to bear arms

• Slavery

• Women's suffrage

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

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

• Alaska

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Texas

What was the primary reason for westward expansion in the United States?

• To escape religious persecution

• To find gold and other riches

• To spread democracy

• All of the above

Which Founding Father was also a prolific inventor?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five