Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 27 1 / 10 1. What is freedom of religion? a) You can’t choose the time you practice your religion. b) No one can practice a religion. c) You must choose a religion. d) You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. The First Amendment states that everyone in the U.S. has the right to choose what religion to follow, including the right to change your religion at any time. 2 / 10 2. When do we celebrate Independence Day? a) July 4 b) June 24 c) May 14 d) July 14 On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the United States as a separate country to Britain. The U.S. now celebrates Independence Day every July 4th. 3 / 10 3. Name one state that borders Mexico. a) Virginia b) New York c) North Dakota d) Texas The states that border Mexico are California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. 4 / 10 4. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? a) The Bill of Rights. b) The inalienable rights. c) The Declaration of Independence. d) The Articles of Confederation. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution were adopted on December 15, 1791. Known as the Bill of Rights, it details the rights of the people in relation to the U.S. government. 5 / 10 5. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? a) Liberty and justice. b) Life and death. c) Life and the right to own a home. d) Life and pursuit of happiness. 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. 6 / 10 6. What did Susan B. Anthony do? a) Explored the Louisiana Territory b) Fought for women's rights c) Invented the cotton gin d) Authored the Declaration of Independence Correct answers (choose one): • fought for women’s rights • fought for civil rights Susan B. Anthony was a legendary women’s rights activist and a pioneer of the women’s suffrage movement. 7 / 10 7. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. a) The War of 1812 b) World War II c) The Revolutionary War d) The Spanish-American War Correct answers (choose one): a) World War I b) World War II c) Korean War d) Vietnam War (Persian) e) Gulf War 8 / 10 8. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. a) Korean War b) Civil War c) World War I d) Revolutionary War Correct answers (choose one): • War of 1812 • Mexican-American War • Civil War • Spanish-American War 9 / 10 9. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? a) September 17, 1787 b) July 4, 1776 c) December 25, 1775 d) May 14, 1607 On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The U.S. now celebrates Independence Day every July 4th. 10 / 10 10. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? a) Give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group. b) Vote and join a civic group. c) All (Write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives, Give an elected official your opinion on an issue and join a community group , Vote and join a civic group) d) Write to a newspaper and call Senators and Representatives. Correct answers (choose two): • vote • join a political party • help with a campaign • join a civic group • join a community group • give an elected official your opinion on an issue • call Senators and Representatives • publicly support or oppose an issue or policy • run for office • write to a newspaper Your score is
