How
Well Do You Know Your American History?
Are you a proud U.S.
citizen? How many of these questions
can you answer? They’re among the
questions routinely posed to applicants for American citizenship. Don’t worry; if you fail this pop quiz we
won’t ask you to leave the country. But
you might want to study up.
1. What country did the Americans fight during the Revolution?
2. In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?
3. What are the first 10 amendments collectively called?
4. Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution?
5. How many changes have been made to the Constitution?
6. Who is chief justice of the United States? Can you name the first chief justice?
7. Name the 13 original states.
(Bonus point if you can name the 14th.)