American Democracy pt5

In what way can an American participate in their democracy?

• Vote in elections

• Serve on a jury

• Contact elected officials

• Participate in peaceful protests

What do the American flag’s stripes represent?

• The original thirteen colonies

• The fifty states

• The branches of government

• The American people

What do the fifty (50) stars on the American flag represent?

• The original thirteen colonies

• The fifty states

• The branches of government

• The American people

When does the U.S. celebrate Independence Day?

• July 4th

• June 14th

• September 17th

• November 11th

What is the name of the national anthem?

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• America the Beautiful

• God Bless America

• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Name two national U.S. holidays.

• Thanksgiving and Christmas

• New Year's Day and Labor Day

• Memorial Day and Veterans Day

• Easter and Halloween

Who lived in North America before Europeans arrived?

• Native Americans

• African Americans

• Hispanic Americans

• Asian Americans

What group of people was taken to North America and sold into slavery?

• Native Americans

• African Americans

• Hispanic Americans

• Asian Americans

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Declared independence from Britain

• Established the U.S. Constitution

• Ended slavery in the United States

• Gave women the right to vote