Exploring America |
#1 |
What are two ideas scientists have about where the first Americans came from? |
1. Asia 2. Australia or South Pacific Islands 3. Walked across the Bering Strait |
#2 |
List 3 ways the United States added new territory between 1803 and 1853. |
treaties, purchases, and wars |
#3 |
Give at least 2 reasons why explorers came to the Americas. |
1. gold 2. other riches 3. claim land for their rulers 4. bring Christianity 5. explore the land |
#4 |
Christopher Columbus thought he had reached the East Indies so he called the first Americans _______________. |
Indians |
#5 |
What is our nation's motto and what does it mean? |
"Out of Many, One" It means out of many states or backgrounds comes one nation. |
Government |
#1 |
Name the 3 levels of government. |
local, state, national |
#2 |
Name the 3 major rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights that we discussed in class. |
freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of press |
#3 |
As a child, it is your responsibility to __________________. |
get an education. |
#4 |
In a democracy, what does a citizen do? |
elect leaders |
#5 |
Name at least 3 responsibilities of all U.S. citizens. |
1. paying taxes 2. voting 3. serving on a jury 4. obey laws 5. attend school 6. respect the Bill of Rights |