Us Culture And Society (quiz) Pdf

US Culture and Society (Quiz)

1. Who lived in America before the Europeans came?

1. Who lived in America before the Europeans came? Native Americans (Indian Americans), then the Europeans, then the African Americans.

2. Who is Susan B. Anthony?

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She was an activist. She fought for women rights especially the right to vote. She campaigned against women’s suffrage. She founded the American Equal Rights Association (ERA). She was a member of the Temperance Movement (against alcohol). She was an abolitionist (against slavery).

3. Why was Susan B. Anthony arrested?

3. Why was Susan B. Anthony arrested? Because she tried to vote.

4. How was Susan B. Anthony immortalised by the US government?

4. How was Susan B. Anthony immortalised by the US government?

They made a silver 1$ coin using her image.

5. How many branches of US government are there? Mention them.

5. How many branches of the US government are there? Mention them. 3 Branches: - Executive branch (Accepts/rejects laws). - Legislative branch (Make laws). - Judicial branch (Explain laws).

6. How many original States (Colonies) did the US have? Name five.

6. How many original States (Colonies) did the US have? Name five. 13 States: - New York. - New Jersey. - Virginia. - Georgia. - Maryland.

7. How many States does the US have now? Name five.

7. How many States does the US have now? Name five.

50 States.

8. Who is Martin Luther King?

8. Who is Martin Luther King?

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He fought for the Civil Rights Movement (African Americans). He led non-violent protests. He gave the famous speech ‘I have a dream’.

9. Why did the immigrants move to the US?

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Health concerns. Economic opportunities. Escape persecution. Religious freedom.

10. Who is the first POTUS?

10. Who is the first POTUS?

George Washington, ‘The Father’.

11. What was the importance of the first Thanksgiving?

11. What was the importance of the first Thanksgiving?

To celebrate the bond created by the colonists and the Native Americans, however this relationship didn't last long.

12. The Speech ‘I have a dream’: Who was it by? What was the dream?

12. The Speech ‘I have a dream’: Who was it by? What was the dream? -

Martin Luther King. His dream was to put an end to: segregation, discrimination, injustice against African Americans.

13. What does an Amendment mean? How many are there until this day?

13. What does an Amendment mean? How many are there until this day? -

Any change or addition to the Constitution. Currently they are 27 Amendments.

14. Fill in the gapes: 12th Amendment: 13th Amendment: 15th Amendment: 18th Amendment: 19th Amendment: 21st Amendment: 22nd Amendment:

14. Fill in the gapes: 12th Amendment: Requirement of POTUS 13th Amendment: 15th Amendment: 18th Amendment: 19th Amendment: 21st Amendment: 22nd Amendment: Terms of POTUS (2 terms)

14. Fill in the gapes: 12th Amendment: Requirement of POTUS 13th Amendment: Slavery outlawed 15th Amendment: 18th Amendment: 19th Amendment: 21st Amendment: 22nd Amendment: Terms of POTUS (2 terms)

14. Fill in the gapes: 12th Amendment: Requirement of POTUS 13th Amendment: Slavery outlawed 15th Amendment: Voting (all colours, only men) 18th Amendment: 19th Amendment: Voting (men and women) 21st Amendment: 22nd Amendment: Terms of POTUS (2 terms)

14. Fill in the gapes: 12th Amendment: Requirement of POTUS 13th Amendment: Slavery outlawed 15th Amendment: Voting (all colours, only men) 18th Amendment: Prohibition of Alcohol 19th Amendment: Voting (men and women) 21st Amendment: Prohibition Lifted 22nd Amendment: Terms of POTUS (2 terms)

15. How did the US enter WW1 and WW2?

15. How did the US enter WW1 and WW2? WW1 US supplied GB (with military power) Germany not happy so they attacked US ship US declares war with Germany US entered WW1

15. How did the US enter WW1 WW2 and WW2? US needs GB production WW1 US supplied GB (with military power)

Germany not happy so they attacked US ship US declares war with Germany US entered WW1

GB = (production) = US US = (military power) = GB US no more trading with Japan Japan attacked US in Pearl Harbor (1200 died) US entered WW2

16. Who is Abraham Lincoln?

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He was the US president during the Civil War. He fought against slavery. He fought to keep unity.

17. What are the main duties of the POTUS, VP and the Cabinet?

17. What are the main duties of the POTUS, VP and the Cabinet? POTUS: - Leads the county, state, Federal Government. - Commander of the military. - Chooses ambassadors, Federal judges and agencies. - Issues pardons or neclemnerty. - Signs the Bills or Vetos it (says no).

17. What are the main duties of the POTUS, VP and the Cabinet? VP: - If the POTUS is unable to serve, the VP becomes president. - Supports POTUS. - Leads the Senate (Legislative branch).

17. What are the main duties of the POTUS, VP and the Cabinet? VP: - If the POTUS is unable to serve, the VP becomes president. - Supports POTUS. - Leads the Senate (Legislative branch). Cabinet (16 members with VP): - Serve as advisors to the POTUS.

18. What is American Revolution?

18. What is American Revolution?

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Also called the US war of Independence. They fought for their independence.

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American Colonists vs. British Soldiers

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19. What were the causes of the American Revolution?

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High tax. Boston massacre. US wanted self-government. Quartering of British Soldiers (if British soldiers needed a place to stay, the colonists would have to offer their homes to them as they are protecting their colonies).

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High tax. Boston massacre. US wanted self-government. Quartering of British Soldiers (if British soldiers needed a place to stay, the colonists would have to offer their homes to them as they are protecting their colonies).

All this led to The Declaration of Independence

20. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Name three rights.

20. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Name three rights.

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President Thomas Jefferson Life, Liberty, The pursuit of happiness.

21. Who is Christopher Columbus?

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He had no idea America existed. He went sailing from the West, looking for a quicker route to the East. Through this journey he ‘discovered’ the ‘new world’ (America).

22. Who helped US get out of the Great Depression? How?

22. Who helped US get out of the Great Depression? How? President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)

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‘The New Deal’ Relief: for the poor and the unemployed. Recovery: of economy for normal levels. Reform: the financial systems.

23. What is the Chicano Movement?

23. What is the Chicano Movement? -

Mexican Americans They faced discrimination as they were identified as immigrants. They wanted to recognise their original lands. They fought against poor education and unequal access to learning resources. They saw the need to enter politics in order to have a great effect and make change.

24. How did the Cold War effect the US at home and abroad?

24. How did the Cold War effect the US at home and abroad? Cold War = completion USA vs. USSR

24. How did the Cold War effect the US at home and abroad? Cold War = completion USA vs. USSR Abroad Proxy Wars Arms Race (nuclear weapons) Space Race

24. How did the Cold War effect the US at home and abroad? Cold War = completion USA vs. USSR

At home (in the US)

Abroad

McCarthyism (anti-communist suspicion)

Proxy Wars

This is when the FBI was born

Arms Race (nuclear weapons) Space Race

Many people were blacklisted oppressively Anyone showed sympathy for the poor was automatically a communist!

25. What are the first words of the constitution?

25. What are the first words of the constitution?

‘We the People…’

26. What we call the first ten amendments?

26. What we call the first ten amendments? The Bill of Rights 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Freedom of speech. Freedom of Religion. Freedom of the press. Freedom of assembly Freedom of the potency of government

27. What does the constitution do?

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Sets up the government. Defines the three branches of government. Protects the basic rights of Americans.

28. What are the main duties of the Senate and the House of Representatives?

28. What are the main duties of the Senate and the House of Representatives? Legislative branch = Congress

28. What are the main duties of the Senate and the House of Representatives? Legislative branch = Congress House of Representatives ‘The House’: - Controls budgests. - impeach (remove) POTUS and others. - If no winner in the Electoral college, the House decides the vote.

28. What are the main duties of the Senate and the House of Representatives? Legislative branch = Congress Senate: Declares war. Decides the trail of impeachment, if it passes the house. Approves or denies presidential nominations.

House of Representatives ‘The House’: - Controls budgests. - impeach (remove) POTUS and others. - If no winner in the Electoral college, the House decides the vote.

29. Who is Rosa Park?

29. Who is Rosa Park? Civil Rights Movement

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She refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white man and for this she got arrested!

30. Was there any other important figure mentioned in the Civil Rights apart from Martin Luther and Rosa Park? Who?

30. Was there any other important figure mentioned in the Civil Rights apart from Martin Luther and Rosa Park? Who?

Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz)

31. What does the ‘Selective Service System’ mean?

31. What does the ‘Selective Service System’ mean? -

The Draft (Military Service) Any man between the age of 18-25 receives a number and if selected, he must join the war. Otherwise he will be punished (jailed or a fined). Unless he has a physical, mental illness, Or wants to continue studying MA. Whoever is selected and doesn't go are normally called ‘doggers’ (negative).

32. Explain Jim Crow Laws?

32. Explain Jim Crow Laws?

They separated white people from black in: schools, restaurants, restrooms and transportation.

33. What is the ‘American Dream’? How do immigrants and Americans see it?

33. What is the ‘American Dream’? How do immigrants and Americans see it? Every hardworking US citizen, regardless of origin, has an equal opportunity to achieve success and lead a happy life. Many immigrants: Achieved their American Dream, as they own homes, businesses, live in peace. -

Many Americans: Feel the dream is dead, They blame politicians and big corruption. -

34. What are the duties of the Judicial Branch?

34. What are the duties of the Judicial Branch? Judicial branch = Supreme Court (Highest court in the US and also all the lower courts)

34. What are the duties of the Judicial Branch? Judicial branch = Supreme Court (Highest court in the US and also all the lower courts) -

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Explains laws according to the Constitution. The decision of the Supreme Courts is the final decision.

35. What are the causes of the Civil War?

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Slavery (main cause) States rights. Tariff disputes (taxes on goods). Different economies. Cultural differences.

36. How does the … check and balance the …?

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Executive branch check and balance the Legislative branch Signs a Bill or Vetos it (rejects it)

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Executive branch check and balance the Judicial branch The POTUS nominates judges

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Executive branch check and balance the Legislative branch Signs a Bill or Vetos it (rejects it)

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Executive branch check and balance the Judicial branch The POTUS nominates judges

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Legislative branch check and balance the Executive branch Impeach the POTUS

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Legislative branch check and balance the Judicial branch Approves or denies judges

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Executive branch check and balance the Legislative branch Signs a Bill or Vetos it (rejects it)

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Executive branch check and balance the Judicial branch The POTUS nominates judges

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Legislative branch check and balance the Executive branch Impeach the POTUS

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Legislative branch check and balance the Judicial branch Approves or denies judges

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Judicial branch check and balance the Executive branch Declares presidential unconstitutional

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Judicial branch check and balance the Legislative branch Declares laws constitutional or unconstitutional

37. What are the main Movements/Wars?

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Civil war (Slavery). Cold war (US vs. USSR). Civil rights movement (African Americans). Chicano movement (Mexican Americans). Anti-war movement (US citizens against war). Women’s rights movement (equal rights).