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U.S.A. Citizenship Test (100 Civics Questions) Part 3

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This deck covers questions 71-100 from the U.S.A. Citizenship Test, focusing on American history, geography, and civics.

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

the Louisiana Territory Louisiana
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812 Mexican-American War Civil War Spanish-American War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War the War between the States
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery economic reasons states' rights
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) saved (or preserved) the Union
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves freed slaves in the Confederacy freed slaves in the Confederate states freed slaves in most Southern states

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TermDefinition
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory Louisiana
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
War of 1812 Mexican-American War Civil War Spanish-American War
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War the War between the States
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery economic reasons states' rights
What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) saved (or preserved) the Union
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves freed slaves in the Confederacy freed slaves in the Confederate states freed slaves in most Southern states
What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women's rights
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
Who was President during World War I?
(Woodrow) Wilson
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
(Franklin) Roosevelt
Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
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?
Communism
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cherokee
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States
Missouri (River) Mississippi (River)
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific (Ocean)
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic (Ocean)
Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine New Hampshire Vermont New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Alaska
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California Arizona New Mexico Texas
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor) Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies because the stripes represent the original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state because each star represents a state because there are 50 states
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas