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These Civics Flash Cards will help
immigrants learn about U.S. history
and government while preparing for
the naturalization test. These flash
cards can also be used in the classroom
as an instructional tool for citizenship
preparation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: On the naturalization test, some
answers may change because of elections or appointments.
Applicants must be aware of the most current answers to
these questions. Applicants must answer these questions
with the name of the official who is serving at the time of his
or her eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS Officer will
not accept an incorrect answer.
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The 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers for th
naturalization test are included in these flash cards. The civics test is a
oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 1
civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions corre
to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers
the 100 civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the c
questions using the answers provided on these flash cards.
If you are 65 years old or older and have been a legal permanent resid
of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the quest
that have been marked with an asterisk (*).
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Civics Flash Cardsfor the Naturalization Test
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1 What is the supreme law ofthe land?
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the Constitution
The Constitution of the United States
Courtesy of the National Archives.
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What does the
Constitution do?
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2
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sets up the government defines the government
protects basic rights of
Americans
The National Mall in Washington, D.C
seen from the observation area of the
Washington Monument, circa 1945.Courtesy of the Library of Congress,
LC-USW31-058713-C.
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The idea of self-governmentin the first three words of t
Constitution. What are thes
words?
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3
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We the People “We the People,” the first three woof the preamble to the Constitutof the United Stat
Courtesy of the National Arch
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What is an amendment?
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a change (to theConstitution)
an addition (to
the Constitution)
The 20th Amendment to
the Constitution.
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What do we call the firstten amendments to the
Constitution?
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the Bill ofRights
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What is one right orfreedom from the
First Amendment?*
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A newspaper stand in 1941.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USF346-BN-0
speech
religion
assembly
press petition the
government
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7 How many amendmentsdoes the Constitution have
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twenty-seven(27)
Portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
seated, and Susan B. Anthony,
standing, advocates for the rights
of women to vote.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ61-791.
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8 What did theDeclaration of
Independence do?
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announced our
independence
(from Great Britain)
declared our
independence
(from Great Britain)
said that the United
States is free(from Great Britain)
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and
Thomas Jefferson in “Writing the
Declaration of Independence, 1776,”
by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris.
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-9904.
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9 What are two rights in theDeclaration of Independenc
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life liberty
pursuit of
happiness
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10 What is freedom of religion
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You can practiceany religion, or
not practice a
religion.
A synagogue on Yom
Kippur, circa 1900.Courtesy of the Library of Congress,
LC-DIG-ggbain-02316.
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11 What is the economic systein the United States?*
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capitalisteconomy
market economy
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12 What is the “rule of law”?
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Everyone must follow th
law.
Leaders must obey
the law.
Government must obey
the law.
No one is above the law
The Contemplation of Justice statue
outside the U.S. Supreme Court build
in Washington, D.C.Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court of t
United States.
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13 Name one branch or part ofthe government.*
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Congress
legislative
President
executive
the courts
judicial
The U.S. Capitol (legislative branch)
and the U.S. Supreme Court (judicial
branch) buildings in Washington, D.C.
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14 What stops one branch ofgovernment from becoming
too powerful?
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checks andbalances
separation
of powers
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15 Who is in charge of theexecutive branch?
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the PresidentThe White House in Washington, D
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16 Who makes federal laws?
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Congress Senate and Hous
(of Representativ
(U.S. or nationallegislature
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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17 What are the two parts of tU.S. Congress?*
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the Senateand House (of
Representatives)
Aerial view of the west front of the
U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.Courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol.
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18How many U.S. Senatorsare there?
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one hundred (100)The Senators of the 109th Congre
Courtesy of the U.S. Senate Photo St
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19We elect a U.S. Senator forhow many years?
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six (6)Senate hearing on the confirmation
John G. Roberts, Jr. in 20Courtesy of the U.S. Senate Historical O
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20Who is one of your state’sU.S. Senators now?*
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Answers willvary.[District of Columbia residents
and residents of U.S. territories
should answer that D.C. (or theterritory where the applicant liv
has no U.S. Senators.]
Hiram Revels of Mississippi became
first African American Senator in 187Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-cwpbh-0
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21The House of Representativhas how many voting
members?
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four hundredthirty-five (435)
President George W. B
delivering the State of the UnAddress before a joint session
Congress, January 23, 20Courtesy of the U.S. House of Representat
Office of Photogr
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22We elect a U.S.Representative for how
many years?
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two (2)
Interior view of the Chamber of the
U.S. House of Representatives, circaCourtesy of the U.S. House of Representatives,
Office of Photography.
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23Name yourU.S. Representative.
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Answers will
vary.[Residents of territories with
nonvoting Delegates or Reside
Commissioners may provide
the name of that Delegate or
Commissioner. Also acceptable
any statement that the territorhas no (voting) Representative
Congress.]
Jeannette Rankin, the first
woman to be elected to the
U.S. House of Representatives.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-6635
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24Who does a U.S. Senatorrepresent?
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all people of the state
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25Why do some states havemore Representatives than
other states?
(b f) th
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(because of) the
state’s population
(because) theyhave more people
(because) some
states have morepeople
The Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.Courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol.
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26We elect a President for homany years?
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four (4)
The inauguration of President Theodo
Roosevelt on March 4, 1905.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-231.
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27In what month do we vote fPresident?*
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November
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28What is the name of thePresident of the
United States now?*
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Barack Obama is sworn in as the
44th president of the United States
by Chief Justice of the United States
John G. Roberts, Jr. in Washington, D
January 20, 2009.U.S. Department of Defense photo by
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo.
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29What is the name of theVice President of the Unite
States now?
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30If the President can nolonger serve, who becomes
President?
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the VicePresident
Swearing in of Vice President
Lyndon B. Johnson as president
aboard Air Force One following the
death of President John F. Kennedy on
November 22, 1963.Courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
and Museum, photo by Cecil Stoughton.
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31If both the President andthe Vice President can no
longer serve, who becomes
President?
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the Speaker ofthe House
The Rostrum, a place for public
speaking, is the location from which
the Speaker of the House presides.Courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol.
Q ti
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32Who is the Commander inChief of the military?
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the President
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
reviewing American troops
in Casablanca, Morocco during
World War II.Courtesy of the Library of Congress,
LC-USW33-027834-ZC.
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33Who signs bills to becomelaws?
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the President
President Lyndon B. Johnson signing
the Immigration Act of 1965 on
October 3rd of that same year,
Liberty Island, NY.Courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
and Museum.
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34Who vetoes bills?
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the President
The White House in Washington, D.C
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35What does the President’sCabinet do?
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advises thePresident
President Ronald Reag
leads a Cabinet meet
at the White Ho
in September 19Courtesy of the Ronald Re
Presidential Library, C36864
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36 What are two Cabinet-levelpositions?
Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of the Interior
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Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Health and
Human Services
Secretary of Homeland
Security
Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of Transportatio
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Veterans
Affairs
Attorney General
Vice President
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37 What does the judicialbranch do?
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reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes
(disagreements)
decides if a law goes
against the Constitution
The Courtroom of the U.S. Supreme
Court building, where the Court has
sat since 1935.Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court
of the United States.
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38 What is the highest court ithe United States?
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the Supreme
Court
West facade of the U.S. Supreme
Court building in Washington, D.C.Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court
of the United States.
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39 How many justices are on tSupreme Court?
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nine (9)There are nine justices on the Supre
Court: eight associate justices and o
chief justiCourtesy of the Collection o
Supreme Court of the United Sta
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40 Who is the Chief Justice ofthe United States now?
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John Roberts
(John G.
Roberts, Jr.)
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court
of the United States.
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41 Under our Constitution,some powers belong to the
federal government. What i
one power of the federal
government?
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to print money
to declare war
to create an army
to make treaties
President Woodrow Wilson asking
Congress to declare war on Germany,
April 2, 1917.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-10297.
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42 Under our Constitution, sompowers belong to the state
What is one power of the
states?
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provide schooling and
education
provide protection
(police)
provide safety
(fire departments) give a driver’s license
approve zoning and
land use
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43 Who is the Governor of youstate now?
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Answers will vary.
[District of Columbia residents should
answer that D.C. does not have a
Governor.]
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44 What is the capital of yourstate?*
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Answers will vary.
[District of Columbia residents should
answer that D.C. is not a state and does
not have a capital. Residents of U.S.
territories should name the capital of
the territory.]
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45 What are the two majorpolitical parties in the
United States?*
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Democratic and
Republican
Democratic (donkey) and Republican
(elephant) Party icons from a 1962
political cartoon urging citizens to voCourtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-1164
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46 What is the political party othe President now?
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Democratic
(Party)
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47 What is the name of theSpeaker of the House of
Representatives now?
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(John) Boehner
John Boehner, Speaker of the
U.S. House of Representatives.Courtesy of the Office of U.S. Representative John B
Question
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48 There are four amendmentsto the Constitution about
who can vote. Describe one
of them.
Citizens eighteen (18)
and older (can vote).
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You don’t have to pay
(a poll tax) to vote.
Any citizen can vote.
(Women and men
can vote.)
A male citizen of any race
(can vote).
A young woman casting her ballot
in the 1964 presidential election.Courtesy of the Library of Congress,
LC-DIG-ppmsca-04300.
Question
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49 What is one responsibilitythat is only for United State
citizens?*
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serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
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50
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50 Name one right only forUnited States citizens.
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vote in a federal
election
run for federal
office
Congressman George W. Johnson of
West Virginia with a Boy Scout band
from his state, June 4, 1924.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-2920
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51 What are two rights ofeveryone living in the
United States?
freedom of expression
freedom of speech
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freedom of assembly
freedom to petition thegovernment
freedom of worship
the right to bear arms
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy
speaking at a racial equality demons
outside the Justice Department on
June 14, 1963.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsca-
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52 What do we show loyalty towhen we say the Pledge of
Allegiance?
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the United States
the flag
A young boy pledging allegiance at a
naturalization ceremony in 1962.Courtesy of the USCIS Historical Library,
BK9.4, Item 112.
Question
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53 What is one promise youmake when you become a
United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other
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countries
defend the Constitutionlaws of the United State
obey the laws of the Un
States
serve in the U.S. militar
needed)
serve (do important wo
for) the nation (if neede
be loyal to the United S
Question
54 H ld d iti h t
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54 How old do citizens have tobe to vote for President?*
i ht (18)
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eighteen (18)
and older
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55 Wh t t th t
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55 What are two ways thatAmericans can participate
in their democracy?
vote call Senators and
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vote
join a political party
help with a campaign
join a civic group
join a community group
give an elected official
your opinion on an issue
call Senators and
Representatives
publicly support or oppose
issue or policy
run for office
write to a newspaper
Question
56 Wh is th l st d
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56 When is the last day youcan send in federal income
tax forms?*
April 15
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April 15
Question
57 When must all men registe
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57 When must all men registefor the Selective Service?
at age eighteen
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at age eighteen
between eightee
(18) and twenty-
(26)
World War I draft registration card of
Irving Berlin, an American composer
became a naturalized citizen in 1918Courtesy of the National Archives.
Question
58 What is one reason colonis
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58 What is one reason coloniscame to America?
freedom
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freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
“Mayflower Approaching Land,” an
engraving of the ship that carried the
Pilgrims to Plymouth, MA in 1620.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-3046.
Question
59 Who lived in America before
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Who lived in America before
the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
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American Indians
Native Americans
American Indian woman
and her baby in 1899.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-94927.
Question
60 What group of people was
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What group of people was
taken to America and sold
as slaves?
Africans
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Africans
people from Afric
Slaves on a Southern plantation in
May 1862.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsca-
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61 Why did the colonists fight
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Why did the colonists fight
the British?
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because of high
taxes (taxation
without representation)
because the British army
stayed in their houses
(boarding, quartering)
because they didn’t have
self-government
Molly Pitcher firing a cannon at
Battle of Monmouth in 1778 during
American Revolutionary War by Percy MorCourtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-4
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62 Who wrote the Declaration
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Who wrote the Declaration
Independence?
(Thomas)
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(Thomas)
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson. Copy of
painting by Rembrandt Peale.Courtesy of the National Archives,
NARA File # 208-PU-104HH-4.
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63 When was the Declaration
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When was the Declaration
Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776In “Declaration of Independence,” a painting
John Trumbull, Thomas Jefferson and
committee present the formal statemen
independence from Great BritaCourtesy of the National Archives, NARA File # 148-GW-
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64 There were 13 original stat
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Name three.
New Hampshire Massachusetts
Rhode Island
ConnecticutMassachusetts
New Hampshire
New York
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
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65 What happened at the
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Constitutional Convention?
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The Constitution
was written.
The Founding
Fathers wrote theConstitution.
“Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United State
by Howard Chandler Christy. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USA7-34
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66 When was the Constitution
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1787
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Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
where the Constitution was signed in
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67 The Federalist Papers
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supported the passage ofthe U.S. Constitution.
Name one of the writers.
(James) Madison
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(Alexander)Hamilton
(John) Jay
Publius
Title page of The Federalist,
vol. 1, 1799.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-7050
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68 What is one thing Benjamin
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Franklin is famous for?
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U.S. diplomat
oldest member of the
Constitutional Convention
first Postmaster General of
the United States “Franklin’s Return to Philadelphia, 178by Jean Leon Gerome Fer
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writer of “Poor Richard’s
Almanac”
started the first free libraries
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69 Who is the “Father of Our
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(George)
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Washington
“George Washington at Princeton,”
by Charles Willson Peale.Courtesy of the U.S. Senate, Catalog # 31.00002.000.
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70 Who was the first
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President?*
(George)
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Washington
“Washington Crossing the Delaware,”
by Emanuel Leutze.Courtesy of the National Archives,
NARA File # 066-G-15D-25.
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71 What territory did the Unite
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States buy from France in1803?
the Louisiana
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Territory Louisiana
Map of the Louisiana
Purchase Territory.Courtesy of the National Archives.
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72 Name one war fought by th
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United States in the 1800s
War of 1812
Mexican-America
War
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Civil War
Spanish-America
War
“Battle of Lake Erie,” by Percy Mora
depicts a battle from the War of 181Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-6893
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73 Name the U.S. war between
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the Civil War
the War betweenthe States
Civil War soldiers with cannon and caiss
Fort C.F. Smith, Co. L, 2d New York ArtilleCourtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-115
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74 Name one problem that led
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the Civil War.
slavery
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economic reasons
states’ rights
Civil War Confederate
General Robert E. Lee.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-B8172-0001.
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75 What was one important
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thing that Abraham Lincolndid?*
freed the slaves
(Emancipation
Proclamation)
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saved (or preserv
the Union
led the United
States during theCivil War
Abraham Lincoln.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-1301
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76 What did the Emancipation
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freed the slaves
freed slaves in the
Confederacy
freed slaves in the
Confederate states
“The First Reading of the Emancipat
Proclamation Before the Cabine
painted by Francis Bicknell Carpen
and engraved by A.H. RitchCourtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-pga-02
freed slaves in most
Southern states
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77 What did Susan B. Anthony
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fought for
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women’s rights fought for civil
rights
Susan B. Anthony.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ggbain-30125.
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78 Name one war fought by th
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United States in the 1900s
World War I
World War II
Korean War
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Vietnam War
(Persian) Gulf W
“Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima,”
photographed by Joe Rosenthal,
Associated Press, 1945.Courtesy of the National Archives, 80-G-413988.
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79 Who was President during
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World War I?
(Woodrow)
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Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-1075
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80 Who was President during t
G i
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Great Depression and WorldWar II?
(Franklin)
R lt
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Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signi
the Declaration of War against Japan
December 8, 1941.Courtesy of the National Archives.
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81 Who did the United States
fi ht i W ld W II?
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fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany,
d It l
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and Italy
Surrender of Japan, September 2, 1945.General Douglas MacArthur signs
as Supreme Allied Commander
during formal surrender ceremonies
aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.Courtesy of the National Archives.
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82 Before he was President,
Ei h l
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Eisenhower was a general.What war was he in?
World War II
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General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1945.Courtesy of the National Archives.
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83 During the Cold War, what
th i f th
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was the main concern of thUnited States?
Communism
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Germans from East and West stand
on the Berlin Wall in front of the
Brandenburg Gate in this November 10,
1989 photo, one day after the wall
opened. The Berlin Wall was a symbol
of the tyranny that restrained freedom
throughout the Communist bloc of
Eastern Europe during the Cold War.AP Images/STF.
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84 What movement tried to en
racial discrimination?
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racial discrimination?
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civil rights
(movement)
Demonstrators at the March
Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Washington, D.C., August 28, 19Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsca-03
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85 What did Martin Luther Kin
Jr do?*
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Jr. do?*
fought for civil
rights
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worked for
equality for all
Americans
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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86 What major event happened
on September 11 2001 in
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on September 11, 2001, inthe United States?
Terrorists
attacked the
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attacked theUnited States.
Firefighters unfurl a large American f
over the scarred stone of the Pentag
on September 12, 2001.White House photo by Paul Morse.
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87 Name one American Indian
tribe in the United States
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Cherokee
Navajo
Sioux Chippewa
Choctaw
Pueblo
Arawak
Shawnee
Mohegan Huron
Oneida
Lakota
Apache
Iroquois
Creek Blackfeet
Seminole
Cheyenne
Crow
Teton
Hopi Inuit
Four Pueblo womCourtesy of the Libra
Congress, LC-USZ62-54
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88 Name one of the two longes
rivers in the United States
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rivers in the United States.
Missouri (River)
Mississippi (River)
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Mississippi (River)
The Mississippi River near
Minneapolis, MN.
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89 What ocean is on the West
Coast of the United States?
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Pacific (Ocean)
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View of the Pacific Ocean from Big S
near Bixby Creek Bridge.
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90 What ocean is on the East
Coast of the United States?
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Atlantic (Ocean)
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Portland Head Light in
Cape Elizabeth, ME.
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91 Name one U.S. territory.
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Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana
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Northern Mariana
Islands
Guam
Old Spanish Bridge in Umatac, Guam.Courtesy of the Office of U.S. Representative
Madeleine Z. Bordallo.
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92 Name one state that borde
Canada.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Wash
Alask
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93 Name one state that borde
Mexico.
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Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
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94 What is the capital of the
United States?*
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Washington, D.C.
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A view of Washington, D.C., fromVirginia, across the Potomac River. The
view shows the Lincoln Memorial, the
Washington Monument, and
the U.S. Capitol.
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95Where is the Statue of
Liberty?*
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Liberty?
New York (Harbo
Liberty Island[Also acceptable are New
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y[Also acceptable are New
Jersey, near New York City
and on the Hudson (River)
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96Why does the flag have
13 stripes?
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because there
were 13 original
colonies
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because the stri
represent the
original colonies
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97 Why does the flag have
50 stars?*
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because there is
one star for each
state
because each star
represents a state
because there are
50 states
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98 What is the name of the
national anthem?
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The Star-
SpangledBanner
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p gBanner
In “The Star-Spangled Banner,”by Percy Moran, Francis Scott Key
reaches toward the flag flying over
Fort McHenry.Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZC4-6200.
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99 When do we celebrate
Independence Day?*
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Patriotic celebration at the
U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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100 Name two national U.S.
holidays.
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New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Da
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
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Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Atlantic Pavilion at the World War II
Memorial in Washington, D.C.© Richard Latoff.
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