Civics Review Mrs. Spradlin’s 3 rd graders

Who was an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a city bus? a. Susan B. Anthony b. Betsy Ross c. Rosa Parks d. Helen Keller

Who fought for equal rights for women, including the right to vote? a. Susan B. Anthony b. Betsy Ross c. Rosa Parks d. Helen Keller

This woman, who was blind and deaf, helped other people with disabilities. a. Susan B. Anthony b. Betsy Ross c. Rosa Parks d. Helen Keller

Who is believed to have sewn the first American flag? a. Susan B. Anthony b. Betsy Ross c. Rosa Parks d. Helen Keller

Which of the following is NOT one of our basic rights? a. Liberty b. The pursuit of happiness c. Inequality under the law d. Equality under the law

Which basic right means no one can hurt you? a. Life b. Liberty c. Pursuit of happiness

Which basic right means you can pick your own job or the place you want to live? a. Life b. Liberty c. Pursuit of happiness

Which basic right means that you are free? a. Life b. Liberty c. Pursuit of happiness

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? a. George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. Thomas Jefferson d. Thurgood Marshall

Who is known as the father of our country? a. George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. Thomas Jefferson d. Thurgood Marshall

Who fought to end slavery? a. George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. Thomas Jefferson d. Thurgood Marshall

Who was the first African American on the Supreme Court? a. George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. Thomas Jefferson d. Thurgood Marshall

What holiday honors men and women who died while fighting for our country? a. Labor Day b. Memorial Day c. Veteran’s Day d. Independence Day

What is the holiday that honors men and women who served in the United States military? a. Labor Day b. Memorial Day c. Veteran’s Day d. Independence Day

What is the holiday that celebrates America’s birthday? a. Labor Day b. Memorial Day c. Veteran’s Day d. Independence Day

Who found out that electricity existed through his kite experiment? a. Benjamin Franklin b. George Washington c. Abraham Lincoln d. Jackie Robinson

Who was the first African American baseball player in the major league? a. Benjamin Franklin b. George Washington c. Abraham Lincoln d. Jackie Robinson

What holiday celebrates the sharing of the harvest between the Native Americans and the settlers? a. Independence Day b. Columbus Day c. Thanksgiving Day d. Presidents’ Day

What holiday honors a famous explorer who found the New World? a. Independence Day b. Columbus Day c. Thanksgiving Day d. Presidents’ Day

What holiday honors men, such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln? a. Independence Day b. Columbus Day c. Thanksgiving Day d. Presidents’ Day

A place where we live, work, and play is called_______. a. A city b. A community c. A country d. A house

What are the official rules that people in the community must follow? a. Laws b. Consequences c. Rights d. Taxes

What tells students how they should behave in school? a. Laws b. Consequences c. Rights d. Rules

What is a group of people who make laws, enforce laws, and determine is laws have been broken? a. The police b. A community c. The explorers d. A government

What holiday in January honors an African American minister who wanted everyone to have equal rights? a. Martin Luther King Jr. Day b. Independence Day c. Thanksgiving Day d. Presidents’ Day

What document states the rights of all United States citizens, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? a. The Constitution b. The Declaration of Independence c. The Book of the Dead d. The Richmond Times Dispatch

Who protects our rights and privileges? a. Our parents b. The government c. The principal d. The president

Diversity means _______. a. All people have the same beliefs b. All people come from the same country c. All people want to be the same d. All people have different beliefs and come from different countries

__________ means showing respect and love for your country. a. Symbol b. Patriotic c. Tradition d. Symbol

True or False: The government makes the laws. a. True b. False

Rule or Law: No throwing food in the cafeteria. a. Rule b. Law

Rule or Law: No littering a. Rule b. Law

True or False: Rules do NOT keep you safe. a. True b. False

Which of the following are benefits of diversity? a. Food b. Clothing c. Music d. All of the above