Exploring U.S. History Concepts

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In which year did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain?

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1776

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What document begins with the words, 'We the People'?

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The U.S. Constitution

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

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It ended racial segregation in public schools, declaring 'separate but equal' unconstitutional.

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantee individual rights.

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare the colonies' independence from British rule and outline the principles of individual rights.

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What does the term 'checks and balances' refer to in the U.S. government?

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A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful by providing each branch with powers to limit the others.

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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It declared the freedom of all slaves in Confederate-held territory during the Civil War.

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What is federalism?

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A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.