Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 28 1 / 10 1. Why did the colonists fight the British? a) Because the British refused to trade with them b) Because of high taxes c) Because they disagreed on religious practices d) Because they wanted to join the British Empire Correct answers (choose one): • because of high taxes (taxation without representation) • because the British army stayed in their houses • because they didn’t have self-government The American Revolutionary War lasted from 1775 to 1783, which led to the United States’ independence from Britain. 2 / 10 2. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? a) Signed the U.S. Constitution b) Fought for civil rights c) Led the American troops during World War II. d) Founded the United Nations Correct answers (choose one): • fought for civil rights • worked for equality for all Americans Martin Luther King Jr. was a leading civil rights activist and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. 3 / 10 3. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? a) Travel only within the U.S. boundaries. b) Obey the laws of the United States c) Celebrate all American holidays d) Attend a U.S. university Choose one : • give up loyalty to other countries • defend the Constitution and laws of the United States • obey the laws of the United States • serve in the U.S. military (if needed) • serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) • be loyal to the United States 4 / 10 4. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? a) 2 b) 8 c) 7 d) 6 All U.S. House members serve a two-year term, and may run for reelection every even year. 5 / 10 5. Name two national U.S. holidays. a) Halloween and Spring Break b) Independence Day and Labor Day c) Boxing Day and Bastille Day d) Queen's Birthday and Arbor Day Correct answers (choose two): • New Year’s Day • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Presidents’ Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Columbus Day • Veterans Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas 6 / 10 6. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? a) Life and the right to own a home. b) Life and death. c) Life and pursuit of happiness. d) Liberty and justice. Correct answers (choose two): • life • liberty • pursuit of happiness The Declaration of Independence proclaims that all people are created equal and that everyone has three fundamental rights, namely to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 7 / 10 7. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? a) Make treaties. b) Coin or print money. c) Create an army. d) Provide schooling and education. Correct answers (choose one): a) provide schooling and education b) provide protection (police) c) provide safety (fire departments) d) give a driver’s license e) approve zoning and land use 8 / 10 8. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States? a) Imperialism b) Economic Depression c) Terrorism d) Communism The Cold War was an ideological battle fought between the United States and the Soviet Union. 9 / 10 9. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? a) The Environmental Movement b) The Women's Suffrage Movement c) The Labor Movement d) The Civil Rights Movement The American civil rights movement, which took place during the 1950s and 1960s, demanded an end to racial segregation and discrimination. 10 / 10 10. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? a) Alaskan Territory b) Louisiana Territory c) Texas Territory d) Lincoln Territory Correct answers (choose one): • the Louisiana Territory • Louisiana Explanation: Known as the Louisiana Purchase, the United States paid France $15 million for the 828,000 square miles of land. Your score is
