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What impact did this innovation have on daily life?
It increased the regional differences among various groups of people across the country
It became a major method of long-distance communication for many years
It allowed people to sign legal documents from across the country
It was the government's only method to negotiate with foreign leaders
The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the -
founding of trade schools in some colonies
development of different economies in the two regions
establishment of import taxes in some colonies
pattern of religious differences in the two regions
How did southern states respond to the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment?
By creating a segregated public education system
By shutting down all remaining offices of Freedmen's Bureau
By imposing requirements designed to deny African Americans the right to vote
By forcing African Americans to work as tenant farmers and sharecroppers
What outcome best completes this diagram?
American Revolution
Popular Sovereignty
Manifest Destiny
Civil War
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?
equal pay
own property
a public education
vote
Which chart correctly identifies reasons for and against ratification of the proposed US Constitution?
Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?
1
2
3
4
The economic growth demonstrated by this recruitment letter was primarily the result of -
the passage of strict federal labor laws
the abolition of the slave trade
the expansion of the cottage industry system
the new production methods of industrialization
For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?
To declare independence from all European nations
To form a social contract among themselves
To demonstrate goodwill toward local American Indians
To establish trade relations with other colonies
Which phrase best represents the US principle of republicanism?
The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people
The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions
The division of power between a federal government and state governments
The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional
This author is expressing her opinion about -
recalling members of Congress
impeaching the President
disobeying the Supreme Court
amending the Constitution
Which reason best completes the diagram?
Requirements of an alliance with France
Interest in conquering territories in South America
British impressment of US sailors
Abolition of state militias
This excerpt supports the conclusion that Jefferson disagreed with -
the congressional power of impeachment
the presidential power to veto bills
the states' power to amend the Constitution
the Supreme Court's power of judicial review
How did opposition to this system affect the economy of the early republic?
The government prevented taxes on domestic goods
Cottage workers needed governmental assistance
Interstate trade taxes were forbidden
A free enterprise system was adopted
Which action is one part of the official path to U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process?
Attending college in the United States
Being employed in the United States
Passing a US civics exam
Working for the US government
Which inference about the Know-Nothing Party is supported by the excerpt above?
Its members blamed Irish immigrants for taking away jobs
The party encouraged western migration of settlers
Its members opposed enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act in the Northeast
The party was in favor of universal suffrage
What is one reason this song has endured for so many years?
The song was inspired by religious revivals
The song celebrates a patriotic act from the past
The song is about protecting the rights of people
The song was a theme for civil rights activism
Which human geographic factor most likely prompted this observation?
Then number of Quakers living in British colonies
The Caribbean slave trade with British colonies
The number of religious sects in the British colonies
The Spanish land claims close to the British colonies
How did the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia affect American Indians?
The ruling gave the state authority over relations with American Indians
The state ignored the ruling and distributed Cherokee lands to white settlers
More American Indian tribes decided to grant licenses to missionaries to live on tribal lands
Reservation policies were overturned and replaced with land grants to individuals
What is the “great act” referred to by Senator Sumner in this excerpt?
The Senate's readmission of the last Confederate state
The addition of Hiram Rhodes Revels to the US Senate
The Senate's acquittal of President Andrew Jackson
The election of the first woman to the US Senate
Which term best completes this excerpt?
Second Great Awakening
temperance movement
Era of Good Feelings
abolitionist movement
Why did slavery become a widespread practice in the United States during the early nineteenth century?
The system of indentured servitude was banned
The need for agricultural labor increased as a result of expanded cotton production
Improved transportation systems made it easier for workers to migrate
Advancements in technology led to the need for skilled workers
How many states are there in the USA?
48
50
49
51
What state was the first European settlement in?
Virginia (Jamestown)
Massachusetts (Plymouth)
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
New York (New York City)
Reminds us of people and important events in the history of our country.
Historical Places
Landmarks
Shrines
A building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are.
Historical Places
Landmark
Name the historical landmark shown in the picture.
Leyte Landing Memorial
Rizal Monument
Fort Santiago
Name the historical landmark shown in the picture.
Malacanang Palace
Magellan's Cross
Aguinaldo Shrine
What is a responsibility?
optional
duties or obligations of citizens
freedom of speech
the privileges belonging to a person as a benefit of citizenship
Look at the picture, Which of the following fundamental rights does it depicts?
Right to Freedom of Religion
Right to Education
Right to information
Help others who are less fortunate than you.
Right
Responsibility
Obeying the law.
Right
Responsibility
What year did the United States become an independent country?
1776
1863
1763
1900
What is the official bird of the United States?
pigeon
turkey
bald eagle
goose
What was the first capitol of the US?
D.C.
New York, New York
Boston, Massachusetts
Providence, Rhode Island
When did the Civil War end?
April 9th, 1865
May 9th, 1875
May 9th, 1865
June 20th, 1820
What year did the Louisiana purchase happen?
1885
1803
1792
1816
How many amendments have been made to the US Constitution?
10
17
27
12
Which flag is the United States flag?
What is the national animal?
What is the name of the National Anthem?
Star Spangled Banner
This Land is Your Land
America the Beautiful
Who was already living in the United States before the colonists arrived?
Native Americans
Asians
Africans
The Constitution created
a new government.
an agreement that the war will end.
new ships.
How many stripes does the United States flag have?
(a)
How many stars does the United States flag have?
(a)
The Declaration of Independence was signed in
(a)
What was the War for Independence called?
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
The England War
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
John Hancock
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
petitioned King George
placed an embargo on British Goods
declared America's Independence from Great Britain
declared America's Independence from Spain
When is Independence Day celebrated in America?
July 4, 1676
July 4, 1976
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1776
Which of the following was NOT one of the 13 original colonies?
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
What were the three rights included in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and taxes
life, liberty, and freedom
life, taxes, and the pursuit of happiness
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Who was the "Father of our Country"?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
What do the 13 stripes represent on the flag?
13 original colonies
13 original countries
13 tax acts passed by King George
What do the stars represent on the American flag?
50 original countries
50 states
50 tax acts passed by King George
What were the two reason the colonists came to America?
religious freedom
pay taxes
economic opportunity
fight in the war
Where did the people that were sold as slaves come from?
Africa
Ireland
Mexico
Europe
What property did the US buy from France?
Texas
Missouri
Louisiana
Mississippi
The United States fought Spain in the 1800's. That war is now called the ______________________.
Spanish-American War
Mexican War
Civil War
World War II
Who fought in the Civil War?
North and the South
South and Texas
East and West
Alabama and Michigan
What was the root cause of the Civil War?
taxes
representation
slavery
money
The __________________ issued by ______________ freed the slaves.
Emancipation Proclamation/John Jay
Freedom Proclamation/Abraham Lincoln
Emancipation Proclamation/Abraham Lincoln
13th Amendment/George Washington
Susan B. Anthony fought for __________ rights.
voting
women's
soldier's
children's
Who was the president during World War I?
Woodrow WIlson
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Who was the president during World War II?
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Who fought against the United States during World War II?
Japan, Germany, Italy
Germany, Italy, Russia
Japan, Germany, China
Japan, Italy, Brazil
Dwight D. Eisenhower was a president and a general in ___________.
World War I
World War II
American Revolution
Spanish-American War
The ____________________ ended racial discrimination.
Racial Rights Movement
Civil RIghts Movement
Discrimination RIot
Racial Rights March
Who is famous for fighting for Civil Rights?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Andrew Jackson
Barack Obama
Susan B. Anthony
What was the main concern during the Cold War?
plague
pollution
communism
capitalism
What happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the US
US dropped a bomb on Hiroshima
Terrorists attacked France
Great Britain declared war on the US
What happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the US
US dropped a bomb on Hiroshima
Terrorists attacked France
Great Britain declared war on the US
What was the main concern during the Cold War?
plague
pollution
communism
capitalism
Who is famous for fighting for Civil Rights?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Andrew Jackson
Barack Obama
Susan B. Anthony
The ____________________ ended racial discrimination.
Racial Rights Movement
Civil RIghts Movement
Discrimination RIot
Racial Rights March
Who was the first President?
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
Andrew Jackson
An _____________ is a person who moves permanently to a new country
citizen
alien
immigrant
candidate
The process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen of the US is called __________
Assimilation
Naturalization
Integration
Segregation
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as:
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The Civil Liberties
The Articles of Confederation
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House
The President of the US
The Vice President of the US
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as:
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The Civil Liberties
The Articles of Confederation
The study of the rights and duties of citizens is called:
Civics
History
Social Studies
Citizenship
The first constitution of the United States was:
The Declaration of Independence
The House of Burgesses
The Mayflower Compact
The Articles of Confederation
Who did most of the work on the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Which plan said that states would be represented in Congress based on their population?
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Pennsylvania Plan
Connecticut Plan
The ____________ is the introduction to the Constitution
Prelude
Proclamation
Preamble
Articles
Which of the following freedoms is NOT guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Religion
Assembly
Partition
Press
The ____________ is the introduction to the Constitution
Prelude
Proclamation
Preamble
Articles
Which Amendment guarantees Americans the right to bear arms?
2
4
3
14
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch of government?
Make the laws
Carry out the laws
Interpret the laws
Study the laws
How long is a President's term in office?
2 years
4 years
10 years
They serve for life
How many total members are there in Congress?
100
270
435
535
How many electoral votes are needed to win the White House?
100
270
435
535
When is Independence Day celebrated in America?
July 4, 1676
July 4, 1976
July 4, 1876
July 4, 1776
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
petitioned King George
placed an embargo on British Goods
declared America's Independence from Great Britain
declared America's Independence from Spain
Which of the following was NOT one of the 13 original colonies?
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
What were the three rights included in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and taxes
life, liberty, and freedom
life, taxes, and the pursuit of happiness
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Who was the "Father of our Country"?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
What are the TWO major political parties in the United States?
Republican
Libertarian
Democrat
Constitution
Where did the people that were sold as slaves come from?
Africa
Ireland
Mexico
Europe
What were the two reason the colonists came to America?
religious freedom
pay taxes
economic opportunity
fight in the war
His election led to the South seceding from the USA. His greatest victory was freeing the slaves and winning the Civil War by preserving the Union. He is almost always listed by historians as the greatest president of all time.
George Washington.
Abraham Lincoln.
Thomas Jefferson.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
How many representatives come from each state?
1
2
3
Determined by population.
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Hillary Clinton
Jill Biden
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Nancy Pelosi
How many senators are there from each state?
1
2
3
Determined by population.
If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
The Speaker of the House
The Designated Survivor
What is the purpose of the naturalization process?
To become a citizen
To become a resident
To obtain a work visa
To obtain a birth certificate
What are the two methods to be considered a natural born citizen?
Law of Blood and Naturalization
Naturalization and Law of Soil
Law of Blood and Law of Soil
Immigration and Naturalization
Which of the following would be considered a responsibility of citizenship?
Voting
Obeying laws
Paying taxes
Serving on Juries
Why is the obligation shown in the image important?
Taxes prevent the government from providing services to citizens
Obeying the law helps citizens avoid paying taxes
Taxes allow the government to provide services to citizens
Jury duty helps the government decrease citizens taxes
Why is it important for citizens to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship?
It contributes to the common good and stability of our society
It allows people to have more free time
It allows people to have strong leaders
it contributes to the power of the government to run efficiently
Which of the following is NOT a RESPSONSIBILITY of U.S. citizens?
Serving on a jury
Attending civic meetings
Voting in elections
Staying informed on important issues
What is the main difference between a citizens obligations and their responsibilities?
An obligation is something a citizen MUST do and a responsibility is something they SHOULD do.
An obligation is something a citizen SHOULD do and a responsibility is something they MUST do.
Nothing; citizens must do both and can be punished if they do not.
Responsibilities of U.S. citizens are not important and can be ignored
Below is a list of qualifications someone must meet in order to become a naturalized citizens of the United States.
-Take and pass a citizenship test
-Speak English
-Pledge their allegiance to the U.S.
-Be of good moral character (includes entering U.S. legally)
Which option is missing from the list?
Must live in the United States for the past five years.
Must make over $20,000 in income.
Must have a good history of paying their taxes on time.
Must have family members that are U.S. citizens.
The rights citizens have in every step of the legal process when accused of a crime are known as what? (Hint: right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)
Equal Protection rights
Due Process rights
Civil rights
Arraignment rights
What are the stages of naturalization?
1. 18 years old and have been a permanent resident of the Us. for at least a year
2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.
3. Complete your interview (must speak English and be of good character) and pass the interview
1. 16 years old and have been a permanent resident of the Us. for 10 years
2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.
3. Complete your interview
4. Take and pass your citizenship test
5. Take your oath of allegiance
1. 18 years old and have been a permanent resident of the Us. for 5 years
2. You have filled out your form, applied for citizenship, and paid all your fees.
3. Complete your interview (must speak English and be of good character) and pass the interview
4. Take and pass your citizenship test
5. Take your oath of allegiance
How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?
All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.
All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.
What is the "law of blood?"
You're a citizen because you were born in the US.
You're a citizen because you were born to US citizen parents.
You're a citizen because you became naturalized.
You are not a citizen.
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?
Is someone born on a U.S. military base outside of the United States a U.S. citizen?
yes
no
Which of these is a legal duty of US citizenship?
Contacting your government official
Keeping up with the news
Serving in the selective service (military), if called
Respecting others opinions
Citizens will face these if they do not fulfil their civic duties?
Legal Consequences
A warning
Small Punishment
A monetary fine
All of the following are responsibilities of citizenship EXCEPT
Register and vote
Participate in political campaigns
Serve in voluntary, appointed government positions
Obeying the law
A way to participate in community service is
Volunteer at a food bank
Make your payments on time
Talk a walk outside
Go to school
Citizens will face these if they do not fulfil their civic duties?
Legal Consequences
A warning
Small Punishment
A monetary fine
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are considered
The Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Preamble
Statement
Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the 1st amendment?
Speech
Religion
Assembly
Due Process
Petition
The media is able to put out new stories that are both positive and negative about our government officials. This is because of the First Amendment right to
Press
Religion
Speech
Petition
The process by which someone moves either internationally or within the country.
Undocumented
Natural-born Citizen
Immigration
Illegal Alien
How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
9
12
11
10
This State borders Mexico
Florida
California
Alabama
Arkansas
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Inventor of the TV in color
Third president of the United States
Youngest member of the constitutional convention
US Diplomat
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide Schooling and education
Print money
Create an army
Make treaties
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
June 30
July 4
May 5
January 20
Name one state that borders Canada.
Oregon
Maine
Rhode Island
South Dakota
When was the Constitution written?
1789
1790
1776
1787
Name one branch or part of the government.
State government
parliament
Congress
United Nations
We elect a president for how many years?
10
4
8
2
