Independence

Learn about how the US became independent.

Early history of the United States

Learn about the early colonies in America.

Citizenship Questions game

Play the game!

Voting

In what month do we vote for President?




What are the two major political parties in the United States?

What is the political party of the President now?



How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?


What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Federal and State government

What is the capital of the United States?

What is the capital of your state?

What is one power of the federal government?

What is one power of the states?

The Pledge of Allegiance

"I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all." 

Important Leaders at the Beginning of the US

Watch videos about important leaders.

George Washington is the "Father of our Country."

Washington was the first president.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Benjamin Franklin started the first free libraries.

Nation Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner

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

• Listen to the song.
• Learn more about the history of the song.

US flag

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

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