Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
Introduction. In the 1800s, the United States grew and changed. It grew larger, reaching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Slavery was one of the biggest problems. Because of disagreements over slavery, the nation divided in two. The North and South fought the Civil War.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
Introduction. In the 1900s, the United States became a world power. It helped win World War I and World War II. It fought the cold war against communism. At home, groups of people worked for fair treatment for all Americans.. This section on …
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. The United States fought four wars in the 1800s: the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? President Abraham Lincoln led the United States during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was president from 1861 to 1865.
What is Philanthropy? | National Museum of American History
This illustration from a sensational true-crime book, Life and Adventures of Charles Anderson Chester published in 1850, depicts fighting between whites and African Americans during an October 1849 election day riot in Philadelphia.Courtesy of Library of Congress. After the riot, African American women of Philadelphia honored the Good Will Engine Company by presenting it with a silver fireman ...
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Leaders of the new American government wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It told the world that American colonists were free from Great Britain. It said that all people were created equal.It said that the government should protect citizens' rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Battle of Bull's Run, Va. July 21. 1861
The First Battle of Bull’s Run (also known as First Manassas) was the first major land battle of the Civil War. On July 21, 1861, the Union army, commanded by General Irvin McDowell engaged the forces of Confederate general, P.G.T. Beauregard, 25 miles southwest of the Capital.
World War I: Lessons and Legacies - National Museum of …
In honor of America's entry into "The War to End All Wars" in 1917, World War I: Lessons and Legacies explores the war and its lasting impact and far-reaching influence on American life.From the Great Migration to the 1918 flu pandemic and from the unionization movement to women's suffrage, World War I led to pivotal changes in America's culture, technology, economy, and role in …
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
Introduction. Congress is one branch of the federal government. It is also called the legislative branch. This branch makes laws. There are two parts of Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Both parts of Congress have representatives from every state.. This section on the Congress will teach the answers to (11) questions.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? On July 4, 1776, the colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence.Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.It said the colonies were free from Great Britain.Representatives from the 13 colonies signed the Declaration. July 4, 1776, is a special date in American history.