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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World War II

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

In the Cold War, the main concern of the United States was Communism.

Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

The two longest rivers in the United States are Missouri River and Mississippi River

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

The problems that led to the Civil War were slavery, economic reasons, and states’ rights

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

The war fought by the United States in the 1800s are: War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War and Spanish-American War.

Name some American Indian tribe in the United States.

Some American Indian tribe in the United States are: Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit

Name some national U.S. holidays.

Some national U.S. holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Name the states that borders Canada.

The states that borders Canada are: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Alaska

Name the states that borders Mexico.

The states that borders Mexico are: California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas

Name the U.S. territories.

The U.S. territories are: Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Island and Guam

Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

The U.S. war between the North and the South is called the Civil War or the War between the States.

Name the wars fought by the United States in the 1900s.

The wars fought by the United States in the 1900s were World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and (Persian) Gulf War

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

The writers whoes Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution were James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and Publius.

There were 13 original states. Name them.

The 13 original states of U.S. are New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for civil rights and worked for equality for all Americans.

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

Susan B. Anthony fought for women’s rights and fought for civil rights.

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves, freed slaves in the Confederacy, freed slaves in the Confederate states and freed slaves in most Southern states

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

The group of Africans and people from Africa were taken to America and sold as slaves.

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

At the Constitutional Convention, the Constitution was written, the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.

What is one reason colonists came to America?

Colonists came to America for freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion and escape persecution.

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

Benjamin Franklin is famous for: U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”, started the first free libraries

What is the capital of the United States?

The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.

What is the name of the national anthem?

The name of the national anthem of USA is "The Star-Spangled Banner"

What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

On September 11, 2001, in the United States, terrorists attacked the United States.

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

civil rights movement tried to end racial discrimination

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States

What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

Pacific Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States

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

The Louisiana Territory was bought by the United States from France in 1803.

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

The important things that Abraham Lincoln did were he freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation), saved (or preserved) the Union and led the United States during the Civil War.

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

We the americans celebrate our Independence Day on July 4.

When was the Constitution written?

The Constitution was written in the year 1787

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

The Declaration of Independence adopted on July 4, 1776.

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of Liberty is in New York (Harbor), Liberty Island, [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

The United States fought with Japan, Germany, and Italy in World War II.

Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

Father of Our Country in USA is George Washington.

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

In America, American Indians and Native Americans lived before the Europeans arrived.

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin Roosevelt was the President of U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II

Who was President during World War I?

Woodrow Wilson was the President of USA in World War I.

Who was the first President?

The first President of USA is George Washington

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence war writtern by Thomas Jefferson.

Why did the colonists fight the British?

The colonists fight the British because of high taxes (taxation without representation), because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) and because they didn’t have self-government.

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

The american flag have 13 stripes because there were 13 original colonies

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

The the U.S. flag have 50 stars because there are 50 states and there is one star for each state.