Citizenship Test Final Product

Citizenship Test By: Jenna and Kaelyn

Question 1: Martin Luther King, Jr. was born January 15, 1929. He was a very important African American, and was the leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He also led the Montgomery Bus Boycott that lasted from 1955-1956. He believed in non- violent actions. In all of the work he did, he never used violence to settle something. Because of his work on the topic of racial discrimination, he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Sadly, he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 at age 39. In 1986, the United States established Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. What day do we acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr.?

A) The first Wednesday of March B) The second Tuesday of February C) The third Monday of January

Question 2: Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky. He was the 16th President of the United States. He was also the first Republican President of the United States. Unfortunately he was assassinated before the Civil War ended. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which ended slavery. What was President Abraham Lincoln most known for?

A) Being the First Republican President B) Ending Slavery, (Issuing the Emancipation Proclamation) C) Being Born in Kentucky

Question 3: The Executive Branch consists of the President, ----, and ----. The President can veto or pass bills that the legislative branch sends him/her. The President can only be elected for 2 terms, which is 8 years all together. The faces of four well known U. S. Presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore. They include: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Besides the President, what other two parts make up the Executive Branch? A) Congress and Supreme Court B) Vice President and Cabinet C) Vice President and Congress

Question 4: Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. He was one of twenty children. He was only able to attend school for two years. After that he taught himself by reading educational books. Benjamin Franklin is known for inventing many things such as: The Franklin stove, the armonica, and the lightning rod. At age 80, he was the President of Pennsylvania which lasted for three years. He died on April 17,1790. What is another invention Benjamin Franklin is known for?

A) The Light bulb B) The Kite C) Bifocals

Question 5: A document was signed September 17, 1787 that stated the rights for citizens of the United States. 42 out of the 55 delegates met that day to sign this document. Beginning May 25, 1787, the delegates met just about everyday in the State House in Philadelphia to work on it. To fix the articles in the Confederation would not be enough, they needed to write a whole new document. After the signing of the new document, Congress sent copies out to the state legislatives for ratification. By June 21, 1788, nine states had approved the document, saying it would lead to “a more perfect union.” What is the name of the four hand-written page document that is the supreme law of the United States? A) Emancipation Proclamation B) The Constitution C) The Declaration of Independence

Question 6 The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from ----, on October 28, 1886. It’s job is to welcome visitors in the New York harbor. This beautiful piece of artwork was sculpted by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. The statue itself is 151 feet tall, but with the pedestal and the foundation, it is 305 feet tall. Some of the things sculpted on her represent certain things. The seven spikes on her crown represents the seven oceans and continents. Her torch symbolizes enlightment, and her tablet stands for the knowledge that the United States has. On the tablet, it states the date Independence Day is celebrated, which is July 4, 1776. What country gave the United States the Statue of Liberty? A) Spain B) England C) France

Question 7 The first time people seriously presented the idea of women having the right to vote was in July 1848, by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. When the vote passed in 1920, Charlotte Woodward, the nineteenth member of the group, was the only one alive to rightfully cast her vote at the age of 81. The women went through a lot for their well deserved victory. They picketed the white house and went on many parades throughout the streets. These drastic measures eventually led to time in jail. Alice Duer Miller wrote an article on why men shouldn’t vote, including saying things like, “men’s place is in the war, they like to settle things by fighting”. The vote turned out to be 304 to 90 which allowed citizens the right to vote no matter what sex they were. On August 26, 1920, women won the right to vote, even in the presidential election. What amendment is the women’s right to vote? A) Fourteenth amendment B) Nineteenth amendment C) Twenty-second amendment

Question 8 This document states that the thirteen American Colonies are not part of the British Empire. It was written mostly my Thomas Jefferson and signed by all members of Congress. The people voted to separate from Great Britain on July 2, shortly after the Revolutionary War broke out. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th because that was the day Congress accepted the wording of this document. The original document is displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. What is the name of this important United States document? A) Declaration of Independence B) Constitution C) Emancipation Proclamation

Question 9 This document consists of the first 10 amendments of the Constitution. The idea was introduced by James Madison to Congress in 1789. This specific document limits the powers of the US government. It also protects the citizens, residents, and visitors in the US territory. This document includes: 1)Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech, 2) Freedom to bear arms, 3)No military in your home except in war time, 4) No unreasonable searches, 5) The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself, 6) The right to a speedy and public trial, 7)The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over, 8) The right to fair fines and bail, No cruel and unusual punishment, 9) Individual Rights, Rights that are not in the constitution are still rights given to citizens,10)State Rights. Any right not given in the constitution is given to the states to legislate. People thought it didn’t protect the need of human liberty, so 2 extra additions were proposed to Congress, but were declined. The first 10 were ratified in 1791. What is the name of this document? A) Declaration of Independence B) Emancipation Proclamation C) The Bill of Rights

Question 10 Another very important amendment in our Constitution, is Amendment thirteen. Amendment thirteen is one that states that slavery is illegal. Only a few states were still allowing slavery after President Lincoln issued the ------. Amendment thirteen was adopted on December 6, 1865. Before this Amendment was proposed and later ratified, there hadn’t been a new Amendment in about 60 years. Before the document was issued, most laws protected slavery, and no one wanted to step forward to try to make a difference. What is the name of the document that President Lincoln issued to help Amendment thirteen fight slavery?

A) Emancipation Proclamation B) Declaration of Independence C) The Bill of Rights

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