15 Questions
Why did the colonists fight the British?
To protest against high taxes imposed without representation
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Serving as a U.S. diplomat
Who is known as the 'Father of Our Country'?
(George) Washington
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
What is one right that only United States citizens have?
Voting in a federal election
What is one promise made by individuals when they become United States citizens?
Obeying the laws of the United States
What age must citizens be to vote for the President of the United States?
Eighteen (18) and older
When is the deadline to send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Upon turning 18
What was the main reason for the colonists to come to America?
To escape religious persecution
Who were the original inhabitants of America before Europeans arrived?
American Indians
What led to the U.S. Civil War?
The issue of states' rights and slavery
Which document proclaimed the freedom of slaves in the United States?
Emancipation Proclamation
Who was known as one of the authors of the Federalist Papers that supported the U.S. Constitution?
(Alexander) Hamilton
Test your knowledge on citizenship rights in the United States by answering questions about voting rights, rights of everyone living in the US, and loyalty expressed in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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