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Question 1: When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

  • July 4, 1776
  • November 11, 1918
  • December 7, 1941
  • June 14, 1777

Question 2: Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.

  • One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
  • Leader of the Boston Tea Party
  • First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  • Governor of the Louisiana Territory

Question 3: What is the name of the current Chief Justice of the United States?

  • John G. Roberts, Jr.
  • Merrick Garland
  • Nancy Pelosi
  • Antonin Scalia

Question 4: What founding document was written in 1787?

  • U.S. Constitution
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Articles of Confederation
  • Bill of Rights

Question 5: Why were the Federalist Papers important?

  • They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
  • They established the first system of public schools
  • They were the first laws written for the 13 colonies
  • They declared independence from Great Britain

Question 6: The American Revolution included many hardships and victories. Which THREE of the following happened during this war?

  • Washington Crossing the Delaware
  • (Battle of) Saratoga
  • Valley Forge (Encampment)
  • The sinking of the Lusitania

Question 7: What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

  • Louisiana Territory
  • The Northwest Territory
  • Florida
  • Alaska

Question 8: Which TWO of the following were major turning points or events in the American Revolution?

  • (Battle of) Saratoga
  • (Battle of) Yorktown
  • The Emancipation Proclamation
  • The Trail of Tears

Question 9: What is one way Americans can serve their country?

  • Run for office
  • Start a hobby
  • Open a bank account
  • Move to a different state

Question 10: Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

  • American Indians
  • The Vikings
  • The Romans
  • The Dutch

Question 11: When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

  • July 4, 1776
  • July 4, 1789
  • March 4, 1789
  • September 17, 1787

Question 12: Which THREE of the following are examples of civic participation in the United States?

  • Vote
  • Give an elected official your opinion
  • Join a political party
  • Attend a private party

Question 13: What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?

  • People from Africa
  • People from Australia
  • People from Japan
  • People from Scandinavia

Question 14: Who elects U.S. senators?

  • Citizens from their state
  • Members of the House of Representatives
  • The State Senate
  • The Electoral College

Question 15: If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

  • The Vice President (of the United States)
  • The Speaker of the House
  • The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  • The Secretary of State

Question 16: Which THREE of the following describe things Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

  • First Postmaster General of the United States
  • U.S. diplomat
  • Inventor
  • President of the Constitutional Convention
  • General of the Continental Army

Question 17: Which TWO of the following are parts of the judicial branch?

  • Supreme Court
  • Federal Courts
  • The President
  • The Senate

Question 18: There were 13 original states. Which TWO of the following were part of that group?

  • New Hampshire
  • Massachusetts
  • Florida
  • Texas

Question 19: Which TWO of the following describe things Abraham Lincoln is famous for?

  • Saved (or preserved) the Union
  • Led the United States during the Civil War
  • Won the War of 1812
  • Explored the Northwest Territory

Question 20: Which TWO of the following are Cabinet-level positions?

  • Secretary of Education
  • Secretary of Energy
  • Senator
  • Ambassador to the UN