U.S.A. Citizenship Test (100 Civics Questions) From Uscis.Gov Answers – Flashcards
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1. What is the supreme law of the land?
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the Constitution
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2. What does the Constitution do?
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sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
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3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
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We the People
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3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
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We the People
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4. What is an amendment?
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a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
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5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
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the Bill of Rights
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6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
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speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
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7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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twenty-seven (27)
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What did the Declaration 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)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
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9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
liberty
pursuit of happiness
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10. What is freedom of religion?
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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11. What is the economic system in the United States?
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capitalist economy
market economy
market economy
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12. What is the "rule of law"?
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Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
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13. Name one branch or part of the government.
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Congress
legislative
President
executive
the courts
judicial
legislative
President
executive
the courts
judicial
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14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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checks and balances
separation of powers
separation of powers
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15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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the President
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16. Who makes federal laws?
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Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature
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17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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the Senate and House (of Representatives)
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18. How many U.S. Senators are there?
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one hundred (100)
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19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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six (6)
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20. Who is one of your states U.S. Senators now?
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Current Michigan Senators
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21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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four hundred thirty-five (435)
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22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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two (2)
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23. Name your U.S. Representative.
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Current Michigan House Rep
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24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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all people of the state
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25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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(because of) the states population
(because) they have more people
(because) some states have more people
(because) they have more people
(because) some states have more people
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26. We elect a President for how many years?
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four (4)
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27. In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
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Barack Obama
Obama
Obama
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29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Joe Biden
Biden
Joe Biden
Biden
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30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Vice President
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31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Speaker of the House
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32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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the President
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33. Who signs bills to become laws?
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the President
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34. Who vetoes bills?
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the President
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35. What does the Presidents Cabinet do?
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advises the President
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36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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Secretary of Agriculture
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 the Interior
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Attorney General
Vice President
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 the Interior
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Attorney General
Vice President
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37. What does the judicial branch do?
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reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
explains laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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38. What is the highest court in the United States?
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the Supreme Court
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39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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nine (9)
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40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)
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41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
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to print money
to declare war
to create an army
to make treaties
to declare war
to create an army
to make treaties
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42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
provide safety (fire departments)
give a drivers license
approve zoning and land use
provide protection (police)
provide safety (fire departments)
give a drivers license
approve zoning and land use
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43. Who is the Governor of your state now?
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Current Governor of Michigan
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44. What is the capital of your state?
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Lansing, Michigan
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45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
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Democrat and Republican
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46. What is the political party of the President now?
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Democratic (Party)
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47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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(John) Boehner
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48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
You dont 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).
You dont 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).
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49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
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serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
vote in a federal election
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50. Name one right only for United States citizens.
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vote in a federal election
run for federal office
run for federal office
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51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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freedom of expression
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
freedom of worship
the right to bear arms
freedom of speech
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition the government
freedom of worship
the right to bear arms
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52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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the United States
the flag
the flag
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53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
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give up loyalty to other countries
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
be loyal to the United States
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
be loyal to the United States
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54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
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eighteen (18) and older
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55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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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 an issue or policy
run for office
write to a newspaper
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 an issue or policy
run for office
write to a newspaper
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56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
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April 15
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57. When must all men register for the Selective Service?
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at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
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58. What is one reason colonists came to America?
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freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
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59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
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American Indians
Native Americans
Native Americans
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60. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
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Africans
people from Africa
people from Africa
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61. 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 didnt have self-government
because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
because they didnt have self-government
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62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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(Thomas) Jefferson
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63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776
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64. There were 13 original states. Name three.
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New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
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65. What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
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The Constitution was written.
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
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66. When was the Constitution written?
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1787
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67. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
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(James) Madison
(Alexander) Hamilton
(John) Jay
Publius
(Alexander) Hamilton
(John) Jay
Publius
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68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
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U.S. diplomat
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
first Postmaster General of the United States
writer of "Poor Richards Almanac"
started the first free libraries
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
first Postmaster General of the United States
writer of "Poor Richards Almanac"
started the first free libraries
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69. Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
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(George) Washington
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70. Who was the first President?
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(George) Washington
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71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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the Louisiana Territory
Louisiana
Louisiana
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72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
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War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
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73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
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the Civil War
the War between the States
the War between the States
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74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
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slavery
economic reasons
states rights
economic reasons
states rights
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75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
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freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
saved (or preserved) the Union
led the United States during the Civil War
saved (or preserved) the Union
led the United States during the Civil War
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76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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freed the slaves
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed slaves in the Confederate states
freed slaves in most Southern states
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed slaves in the Confederate states
freed slaves in most Southern states
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77. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
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fought for womens rights
fought for civil rights
fought for civil rights
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78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
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World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
(Persian) Gulf War
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
(Persian) Gulf War
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79. Who was President during World War I?
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(Woodrow) Wilson
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80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
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(Franklin) Roosevelt
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81. Who did the United States fight in World War II?
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Japan, Germany, and Italy
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82. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
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World War II
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83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
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Communism
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84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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civil rights (movement)
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85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
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fought for civil rights
worked for equality for all Americans
worked for equality for all Americans
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86. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
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Terrorists attacked the United States.
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87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
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Cherokee
Navajo
Sioux
Chippewa
Choctaw
Pueblo
Apache
Iroquois
Creek
Blackfeet
Seminole
Cheyenne
Arawak
Shawnee
Mohegan
Huron
Oneida
Lakota
Crow
Teton
Hopi
Inuit
Navajo
Sioux
Chippewa
Choctaw
Pueblo
Apache
Iroquois
Creek
Blackfeet
Seminole
Cheyenne
Arawak
Shawnee
Mohegan
Huron
Oneida
Lakota
Crow
Teton
Hopi
Inuit
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88. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
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Missouri (River)
Mississippi (River)
Mississippi (River)
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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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90. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
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Atlantic (Ocean)
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91. Name one U.S. territory.
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Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
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92. Name one state that borders Canada.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Alaska
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Alaska
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93. Name one state that borders Mexico.
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California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
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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95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
[Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
Liberty Island
[Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
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96. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
because the stripes 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
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-Spangled Banner
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99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?
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July 4
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100. Name two national U.S. holidays.
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New Years Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
