Question 1

There were 13 original states. Name three.
A)New York, Kentucky, and Georgia
B)Washington, Oregon, and California
C)Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
D)Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida

Accepted Answer

Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina were three of the original 13 states.

Question 2

What did Susan B. Anthony do?
A)fought for women's rights
B)founded the Red Cross
C)the first woman elected to the House of Representatives
D)made the first flag of the United States

Accepted Answer

Susan B. Anthony was a prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement in the United States, advocating for women's rights, especially the right to vote.

Question 3

What is the political party of the President now?
A)Republican Party
B)Democratic Party
C)Independent Party
D)Green Party

Accepted Answer

Joe Biden is a member of the Democratic Party.
Donald Trump is/was a member of the Republic Party. 
Barack Obama is/was a member of the Democratic Party.
This question has been revised to reflect the result of the 2020 political election.
 
All Presidents by Political Affiliation
George Washington (1789-1797) - Independent
John Adams (1797-1801) - Federalist
Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) - Democratic-Republican
James Madison (1809-1817) - Democratic-Republican
James Monroe (1817-1825) - Democratic-Republican
John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) - Democratic-Republican/National Republican
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) - Democrat
Martin Van Buren (1837-1841) - Democrat
William Henry Harrison (1841) - Whig
John Tyler (1841-1845) - Whig
James K. Polk (1845-1849) - Democrat
Zachary Taylor (1849-1850) - Whig
Millard Fillmore (1850-1853) - Whig
Franklin Pierce (1853-1857) - Democrat
James Buchanan (1857-1861) - Democrat
Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) - Republican
Andrew Johnson (1865-1869) - Democrat/National Union
Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877) - Republican
Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881) - Republican
James A. Garfield (1881) - Republican
Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885) - Republican
Grover Cleveland (1885-1889 & 1893-1897) - Democrat
Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893) - Republican
William McKinley (1897-1901) - Republican
Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) - Republican
William Howard Taft (1909-1913) - Republican
Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) - Democrat
Warren G. Harding (1921-1923) - Republican
Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) - Republican
Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) - Republican
Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) - Democrat
Harry S. Truman (1945-1953) - Democrat
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961) - Republican
John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) - Democrat
Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969) - Democrat
Richard Nixon (1969-1974) - Republican
Gerald Ford (1974-1977) - Republican
Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) - Democrat
Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) - Republican
George H. W. Bush (1989-1993) - Republican
Bill Clinton (1993-2001) - Democrat
George W. Bush (2001-2009) - Republican
Barack Obama (2009-2017) - Democrat
Donald J. Trump (2017-2021) - Republican
Joe Biden (2021-present) - Democrat

Question 4

What does the President's Cabinet do?
A)commands the U.S. Armed Forces
B)makes laws
C)all of these answers
D)advises the President

Accepted Answer

The President's Cabinet is primarily responsible for advising the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.

Question 5

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
A)World War II
B)Civil War
C)Korean War
D)World War I

Accepted Answer

The Civil War was fought by the United States in the 1800s, specifically from 1861 to 1865.

Question 6

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
A)ended World War I
B)freed slaves in most Southern states
C)gave women the right to vote
D)gave the United States independence from Great Britain

Accepted Answer

The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared all slaves in Confederate-held territory to be forever free, but it did not apply to slaves in border states or areas under Union control.

Question 7

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
A)Arctic Ocean
B)Indian Ocean
C)Pacific Ocean
D)Atlantic Ocean

Accepted Answer

The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States.

Question 8

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
A)the state where you live
B)the President
C)Congress
D)the United States

Accepted Answer

The Pledge of Allegiance is a vow of loyalty to the United States as a country, not to any specific state, president, or congress.

Question 9

Name one U.S. territory.
A)Cayman Islands
B)Bermuda
C)Guam
D)Haiti

Accepted Answer

Guam is a U.S. territory, located in the Pacific Ocean. It is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States, providing it with a unique political and economic status compared to the other options listed.

Question 10

Who did the United States fight in World War II?
A)Austria-Hungary, Japan, and Germany
B)the Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy
C)Japan, Germany, and Italy
D)Japan, China, and Vietnam

Accepted Answer

The United States fought against the Axis powers in World War II, which included Japan, Germany, and Italy.

Question 11

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
A)John Adams
B)George Washington
C)James Madison.
D)Thomas Jefferson

Accepted Answer

Madison, Alexander Hamilton (yes, that Hamilton!) and John Jay wrote the Federalist papers under the collective pseudonym "Publius" to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. This collection was commonly known as The Federalist until the name The Federalist Papers emerged in the 20th century. The Federalist Papers total 85 articles and essays. 
The Federalist Papers are considered one of the most important works in American political thought and are still widely read and studied today. They provide insight into the framers' views on the structure of the new federal government, the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary, the concept of federalism, and the need for a strong central government.
One of the key themes of The Federalist Papers is the concept of checks and balances, where each branch of government has powers that can be used to check and limit the powers of the other branches. This idea was meant to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and to ensure that the government would act in the people's best interests.
Another important theme is federalism, which refers to the division of powers between the national government and state governments. The Federalist Papers argue that a federal system, where the national and state governments each have their own sphere of authority, is necessary to ensure the preservation of individual liberties and to avoid the tyranny of a central government.
In addition to their political and philosophical significance, The Federalist Papers were also instrumental in ratifying the Constitution. At the time, there was significant opposition to the new Constitution, and the authors of The Federalist Papers sought to convince the public and state delegates to support it. They made a compelling case for the need for a strong federal government and for the benefits of the new system of government outlined in the Constitution.

Question 12

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
A)sugar
B)westward expansion
C)slavery
D)oil

Accepted Answer

Slavery was a central issue that led to the Civil War, as it was deeply intertwined with economic, social, and political differences between the North and the South.

Question 13

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
A)all people of the state
B)the state legislatures
C)only the people in the state who voted for the Senator
D)all people of the state who belong to the Senator's political party

Accepted Answer

U.S. Senators represent all people of their respective states, regardless of political affiliation or whether they voted for the Senator.

Question 14

What is the name of the President of the United States now?
A)Bill Clinton
B)Barack Obama
C)Joe Biden
D)George W. Bush
E)Donald Trump

Accepted Answer

a Republican, is currently the President of the United States. This question was revised as of the 2016 election.

Question 15

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
A)Al Gore
B)Barack Obama
C)Dick Cheney
D)Joe Biden
E)Mike Pence

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Name two national U.S. holidays.
A)Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day
B)April Fool's Day and Labor Day
C)Labor Day and Thanksgiving
D)Citizenship Day and Columbus Day

Accepted Answer

Labor Day and Thanksgiving are both national U.S. holidays, recognized and celebrated across the country.

Question 17

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
A)saved (or preserved) the Union
B)established the United Nations
C)declared war on Great Britain
D)purchased Alaska

Accepted Answer

Lincoln is best known for leading the country during the Civil War and taking measures to preserve the Union, including issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.

Question 18

What is the name of the national anthem?
A)God Bless the U.S.A.
B)The Star-Spangled Banner
C)My Country Tis of Thee
D)America the Beautiful

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States.

Question 19

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
A)the Great Depression
B)climate change
C)Communism
D)slavery

Accepted Answer

During the Cold War, the main concern of the United States was the spread of communism, particularly as led by the Soviet Union. This concern manifested in a variety of ways, including the containment policy, the arms race, and various proxy wars and interventions. Additionally, the United States was concerned about the potential for nuclear war with the Soviet Union.

Question 20

Why does the flag have 50 stars?
A)because there is one star for each president
B)because there is one star for each state
C)because there were 50 original colonies
D)because there were 50 people who originally came to the United States

Accepted Answer

The flag has 50 stars because there is one star for each state in the United States.

Quiz 1: Naturalization

There were 13 original states. Name three.

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

What is the political party of the President now?

What does the President's Cabinet do?

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Name one U.S. territory.

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

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

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Name two national U.S. holidays.

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

What is the name of the national anthem?

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Why does the flag have 50 stars?