History Flashcard

Front

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

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American Indians

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

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led the U.S. during the Civil War

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When is Independence Day celebrated?

Back

July 4

Front

Who is the 'Father of Our Country'?

Back

George Washington

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

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Atlantic Ocean

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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

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fought for civil rights

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Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States? Ohio River, Potomac River, Colorado River, Mississippi River

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Mississippi River

Front

What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance?

Back

the United States of America

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Why did the colonists fight the British?

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because of high taxes