American Government 5

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?

What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?*

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

There were 13 original states. Name three.

What founding document was written in 1787?

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.

James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.

Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.