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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CITIZENSHIP
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS


  1. What are the important divisions of North America?
    - The important divisions of North America are Canada, the united states, mexico and central America.
  2. What is the largest river in USA?
    - The Mississippi is the largest river.
  3. What are the two Chief Mountain systems?
    The two great mountain systems are Rocky and Appalachian.
  4. Name the great lakes?
    -The great lakes are Lake Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario.
  5. What are some of the natural wonders of USA?
    -Among the most noted are the mammoth Cave, Niagara falls, Glacier park, Yellstone park, the grand Canyons, Yosemite Valley and the Rainier National park.
  6. Who were the first inhabitants of united states?
    -The red Indians were the first people who lived in United States.
  7. When did the first white people came to America and did they make any permanent settlements.
    -Norsemen from North Europe are believed to have landed on the coast of America about 1000 years ago. They did not make any permanent settlements, if any of them remained in america died of hardships or were killed by the Indians.
  8. When and by whom was the real discovery of America?
    -Christopher Columbus, an italian discovered America in 1492.
  9. How did America receive its name?
    America was named for Amerigo Vespucci, a noted explorer, who made maps and wrote articles describing the new country.
  10. were the first permanent settlements?
    -The Spaniards made the first permanent settlements in America. They came from Spain. They founded st. Augustine, Florida in 1565 ans santa fe, New Mexico in 1605.
  11. Why did English come to Americ?
    -English came to America to secure freedom, especially freedom of religion. Some came to seek wealth and adventure. The english settled in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 and Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.
  12. How many wars were fought between English and French?
    -There were four wars between french and English. the last of these is called " the French and Indian war" ended in 1763. The English won a complete victory and secured control of the area. England also aquired Canada, which is still a part of the British Commonwealth.
  13. When was Slavery introduced in America?
    -Dutch slave traders, in 1619 brought a shipload of Africans to Virginia and sold them to the jamestown planters. Slavery continued until 1865. The practice of slavery was confined to the southern states, where large planatation were common.
  14. When was Slavery abolished?
    - President Abraham Lincoln issued the "Emancipation Proclamation" in 1863 but the Confederate States continued the practice of slavery until the close of the Civil War in 1865.
  15. How many British colonies were there in America in 1760?
    -There were 13 British colonies.
    Connecticut
    Delaware
    Georgia
    Maryland
    Massachusetts Bay
    New Hampshire
    New Jersey
    New York
    North Carolina
    Pennsylvania
    Rhode Island
    South Carolina
    Virginia
  16. Why did these colonies become dissatisfied with British rule?
    - There was growing unrest in the colonies concerning the taxes that had to be paid to England.The war between England and France had cost English vast sums of money. In order to raise this money England laid very heavy taxes on the colonists.

    The colonies were not allowed to send representatives to the English parliment to help make the laws, and they thought this was very unfair. Many of the leading men of the colonies advised that people should not pay English taxes unless they were allowed to send representatives to the parliment. "No Taxation with out representation" became the cry in all parts of the country.

  17. When was the Declaration of Independence issued?
    -The Declaration of Independence was published July 4th, 1776.
  18. Who issued the Declaration of Independence?
    The Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson, wrote the Declaration of Independence.
  19. What are the colors of United States Flag?
  20. The colors of the flag are Red, White and Blue.
  21. For what these colors stand for?
    -Red stands for Courage, White stands for Truth, and Blue stands for Justice.
  22. How many stripes are there on the Flag?
    There are 13 stripes. Each represents one of the original 13 states of America.
    How many stars are there on the flag?
    -There are 50 stars. each represents one of the present 50 states.
    What form of Government dose the United States have?
    -The united States is a Republic. United States has a republican form of government.
  23. What is a repbulic?
    -A republic is a government by the people through their elected representatives. The highest officer is a President, elected by the people.
  24. What is the Constitution?
    -Constitution is the supreme law of United States. The principles of the Constitution are Liberty, Equality and Justice.
  25. What was the first system of laws of the united States called?
    - It was called the Article of Confederation". This was adopted during the Revolutionary War. Under this article there was no President. Congress could make laws but could not enforce them. Any state could withdraw from the Union if it chose. It was considered unsatisfactory.
    When was the present Constitution written?
    -Delgates from 13 states met in philadelphia and made a new constitution in 1787.
  26. Who was the First President of United States?
    -George washington became the first president of United states in 1789.
    Who was the President during the civil war?
    -Abreham Lincoln was the President at that time.
  27. What Presidents were assinated in the office?
    -Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley and John F. Kennedy.
  28. How often is President elected?
    - Presidential elections are held every 4 years. Electors are chosen in november of the years divisible by 4. They elect the president in following December.
  29. When does the president take office?
    - The President take office on the 20th of january following his election.
  30. How many terms a president serve?
    -Until the adoption of Amendment 22, in march 1951, a President could serve as many terms as he might be elected. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected for 4 successive terms.
    Amendment 22 limits to two the number of terms to which a President may be elected.




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