Smart-Kid Worksheets
A free resource to use with the Teacher and the Rockbots AMERICA CD.
Highly recommended for torturing elementary school kids with pop-quizzes.
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Instructions
Guess-the-Answer Game: While rocking out to our songs, have the kids check off
the correct answer during each verse before it’s revealed.
Bonus Questions: After listening to the song, try and answer the sometimes
simple, often difficult questions.
Table of Contents
Revolution, Revolution.....................................................3
The National Anthem.......................................................4
Civil War.......................................................................... 5
Grew to the West.............................................................6
Holidays..................................................................... 7 - 8
Let’s Learn the 50 States................................................ 9
Symbols of America.......................................................10
Natural Wonders........................................................... 11
What Does the Pledge Mean?.......................................12
Branches of Government.............................................. 13
Washington DC............................................................. 14
Bill of Rights...................................................................15
Answer Key................................................................... 16
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Revolution, Revolution
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___ Boston Massacre
___ Concorde & Lexington
___ Declaration of Independence
___ Stamp Act
___ Boston Tea Party
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___ Boston Massacre
___ Concorde & Lexington
___ Declaration of Independence
___ Stamp Act
___ Boston Tea Party
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___ Boston Massacre
___ Concorde & Lexington
___ Declaration of Independence
___ Stamp Act
___ Boston Tea Party
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4
___ Boston Massacre
___ Concorde & Lexington
___ Declaration of Independence
___ Stamp Act
___ Boston Tea Party
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___ Boston Massacre
___ Concorde & Lexington
___ Declaration of Independence
___ Stamp Act
___ Boston Tea Party
1. What was the colonial tax on all paper goods called? _____________________
2. Colonists were disguised as what during the Boston Tea Party? _____________________
3. Who was the Declaration of Independence addressed to? _____________________
4. What Act forced English troops to take up residence amongst the colonists? _______________
5. The "shot heard 'round the world" was fired where? _____________________
6. The cry "there'll be no taxation without representation" was in response to what?
_____________________
7. Colonial troops that could be ready to fight very quickly were called what?
_____________________
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The National Anthem
1. Who wrote the National Anthem? _____________________
2. The National Anthem was written about the battle of which fort? _____________________
3. Who was attacking the fort? _____________________
4. What is a star spangled banner? _____________________
5. The Star Spangled Banner was written during which war? _____________________
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Civil War
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___ Southern States
___ Abraham Lincoln
___ Slavery
___ Northern States
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___ Southern States
___ Abraham Lincoln
___ Slavery
___ Northern States
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___ Southern States
___ Abraham Lincoln
___ Slavery
___ Northern States
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___ Southern States
___ Abraham Lincoln
___ Slavery
___ Northern States
1. What were the anti-slavery freedom fighters called? _____________________
2. What year did Abraham Lincoln become president? _____________________
3. The economy of the Southeren states was based on what? _____________________
4. The economy of the Northern states was based on what? _____________________
5. How many men died in the Civil War? _____________________
6. How ling did the Civil War last? _____________________
7. What was the period following the Civil War called? _____________________
8. What machine helped replaced slavery in the South? _____________________
9. What was the name of Lincoln's most famous speech? _____________________
10. Robert E. Lee was a general for which army? _____________________
11. Ulysses S. Grant was a general for which army? _____________________
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Grew to the West
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California Gold Rush
Covered Wagons
Lewis & Clark
Trails
Louisiana Purchase
Native Americans
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California Gold Rush
Covered Wagons
Lewis & Clark
Trails
Louisiana Purchase
Native Americans
VERSE
California Gold Rush
Covered Wagons
Lewis & Clark
Trails
Louisiana Purchase
Native Americans
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5
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California Gold Rush
Covered Wagons
Lewis & Clark
Trails
Louisiana Purchase
Native Americans
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California Gold Rush
Covered Wagons
Lewis & Clark
Trails
Louisiana Purchase
Native Americans
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California Gold Rush
Covered Wagons
Lewis & Clark
Trails
Louisiana Purchase
Native Americans
1. Who originally claimed the land west of the Mississipi river? _____________________
2. In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place? _____________________
3. Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Purchase from whom? _____________________
4. How long did it take Lewis & Clark to travel to the Pacific Ocean and back?
_____________________
5. Why did Lewis & Clark go the the Pacific Ocean and back? _____________________
6. About how many miles a day could a covered wagon travel? _____________________
7. Name two important trails that led westward.
_____________________
8. In what year did the California Gold Rush begin? _____________________
9. What were the California Gold Rush miners called? _____________________
10. Name a famous Native American who fought the settlers' westward expansion.
_____________________
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Holidays
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___ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
___ Labor Day
___ Presidents Day
___ Veterans Day
___ Columbus Day
___ Thanksgiving Day
___ Independence Day
___ Memorial Day
VERSE
4
VERSE
___ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
___ Labor Day
___ Presidents Day
___ Veterans Day
___ Columbus Day
___ Thanksgiving Day
___ Independence Day
___ Memorial Day
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___ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
___ Labor Day
___ Presidents Day
___ Veterans Day
___ Columbus Day
___ Thanksgiving Day
___ Independence Day
___ Memorial Day
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5
___ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
___ Labor Day
___ Presidents Day
___ Veterans Day
___ Columbus Day
___ Thanksgiving Day
___ Independence Day
___ Memorial Day
VERSE
___ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
___ Labor Day
___ Presidents Day
___ Veterans Day
___ Columbus Day
___ Thanksgiving Day
___ Independence Day
___ Memorial Day
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3
___ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
___ Labor Day
___ Presidents Day
___ Veterans Day
___ Columbus Day
___ Thanksgiving Day
___ Independence Day
___ Memorial Day
VERSE
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___ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
___ Labor Day
___ Presidents Day
___ Veterans Day
___ Columbus Day
___ Thanksgiving Day
___ Independence Day
___ Memorial Day
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___ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
___ Labor Day
___ Presidents Day
___ Veterans Day
___ Columbus Day
___ Thanksgiving Day
___ Independence Day
___ Memorial Day
1. What year was the first Labor Day celebrated? _____________________
2. Which holiday was originally called Armistice Day? _____________________
3. Which holiday honors an American civil rights leader? _____________________
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4. Which holiday was originally intended to honor the men who died during the Civil
War? _____________________
5. Which holiday honors the tradition of sharing? _____________________
6. Which holiday is shared by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln?
_____________________
7. The Declaration of Independence was signed on what day? _____________________
8. Which holiday honors the first European to discover America? _____________________
9. Which holiday honors the nation's working people? _____________________
10. Which holiday honors the memory of all loved ones? _____________________
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Let’s Learn the 50 States
______________ and ______________, ______________, ______________,
______________, ______________, ______________ and that's not all.
Where, Oh where is ______________?
It's on the East Coast, our first state, Now you've got the first eight.
F___________ the next state then ______________ and _____________.
Did you know that the next four states all start with "I"?
______________, ______________, ______________, ______________.
Add 2 K's with ______________ and ______________,
But just 1 L that ______________ lucky.
16 states start with M or N,
______________, ______________, ______________, ______________.
If you know the next 4 you get a banana,
______________, ______________, ______________, ______________.
Half way done and I'm really proud of "ya",
On to the "N's", ______________ and ______________.
4 states with "New" forget them you’re a dork,
________________, ________________, ________________, ________________.
____________________, ____________________,
let's sing the chorus now here we go-a!
3 states all start with "O."
______________, ______________, ______________ way to go!
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P______________!
Q, ______________, ___________________, _____________________.
Are you getting thirsty and want a drink of soda?
Just 9 states on the list, let's do in 3/4 time and you'll get the gist.
_________________, _________________, _________________,
_________________, _________________, _________________,
3 more W's for you to sing,
_________________, _________________, _________________.
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Symbols of America
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___ American Flag
___ Bald Eagle
___ National Anthem
___ Statue of Liberty
___ Liberty Bell
___ Pledge of Allegiance
VERSE
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___ American Flag
___ Bald Eagle
___ National Anthem
___ Statue of Liberty
___ Liberty Bell
___ Pledge of Allegiance
VERSE
___ American Flag
___ Bald Eagle
___ National Anthem
___ Statue of Liberty
___ Liberty Bell
___ Pledge of Allegiance
2
5
___ American Flag
___ Bald Eagle
___ National Anthem
___ Statue of Liberty
___ Liberty Bell
___ Pledge of Allegiance
VERSE
3
___ American Flag
___ Bald Eagle
___ National Anthem
___ Statue of Liberty
___ Liberty Bell
___ Pledge of Allegiance
VERSE
6
___ American Flag
___ Bald Eagle
___ National Anthem
___ Statue of Liberty
___ Liberty Bell
___ Pledge of Allegiance
1. Where is the Liberty Bell? _____________________
2. Ben Franklin suggested what kind of bird for our national symbol? _____________________
3. Who gave the Statue of Liberty to America? _____________________
4. When was the last star added to the American flag? _____________________
5. What state was added last to the United States? _____________________
6. Who wrote the words to our National Anthem? _____________________
7. What year was the Pledge of Allegiance written? _____________________
8. What national symbol arrived in New York City in 350 pieces? _____________________
9. When was the last time the Liberty Bell was rang? _____________________
10. What's another name for the American flag? _____________________
11. Which national symbols can "fly"? _____________________
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Natural Wonders
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Mississippi & Missouri Rivers
Grand Canyon
Great Lakes
Niagra Falls
Rocky Mountains
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Mississippi & Missouri Rivers
Grand Canyon
Great Lakes
Niagra Falls
Rocky Mountains
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Mississippi & Missouri Rivers
Grand Canyon
Great Lakes
Niagra Falls
Rocky Mountains
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4
Mississippi & Missouri Rivers
Grand Canyon
Great Lakes
Niagra Falls
Rocky Mountains
5
Mississippi & Missouri Rivers
Grand Canyon
Great Lakes
Niagra Falls
Rocky Mountains
1. How deep is the Grand Canyon? _____________________
2. Which river system is the third longest one on Earth? _____________________
3. How long is the Rocky Mountain range? _____________________
4. Twenty percent of all fresh water is located where? _____________________
5. What is the greatest source of hydroelectricity? _____________________
6. Where can you find the Niagara Falls? _____________________
7. Which natural wonder runs through Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico
and Colorado? _____________________
8. How many lakes make up the Great Lakes? _____________________
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What Does the Pledge Mean?
1. A country with elected leaders is called what? _____________________
2. A promise that we make is called what? _____________________
3. Something that cannot be divided is said to be what? _____________________
4. Freedom to do most anything you want to do is called what? _____________________
5. Being loyal to something is called what? _____________________
6. Trying to be fair is an example of what? _____________________
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Branches of Government
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___ Legislative Branch
___ Legislative Branch
___ Legislative Branch
___ Executive Branch
___ Executive Branch
___ Executive Branch
___ Judicial Branch
___ Judicial Branch
___ Judicial Branch
1. Which branch of government makes the laws? _____________________
2. Which branch of government enforces the laws? _____________________
3. Which branch of government interprets the law? _____________________
4. Who is in charge of the Executive branch? _____________________
5. Who appoints Supreme Court justices? _____________________
6. Who can override a presidential veto? _____________________
7. How many Senators are there? _____________________
8. Who approves Sumpreme Court appointments? _____________________
9. Who is the leader of the military and the police? _____________________
10. The House of Representatives and the Senate form which branch of government?
_____________________
11. How many branches of government are there? _____________________
12. The separation of power between branches is called what? _____________________
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Washington DC
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Washington Monument
White House
Library of Congress
Lincoln Memorial
US Capitol Building
Jefferson Memorial
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4
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Washington Monument
White House
Library of Congress
Lincoln Memorial
US Capitol Building
Jefferson Memorial
VERSE
Washington Monument
White House
Library of Congress
Lincoln Memorial
US Capitol Building
Jefferson Memorial
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5
Washington Monument
White House
Library of Congress
Lincoln Memorial
US Capitol Building
Jefferson Memorial
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Washington Monument
White House
Library of Congress
Lincoln Memorial
US Capitol Building
Jefferson Memorial
VERSE
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Washington Monument
White House
Library of Congress
Lincoln Memorial
US Capitol Building
Jefferson Memorial
1. Who is the only president never to have lived in the White House? _____________________
2. When was the White House built? _____________________
3. How tall is the Washington Monument? _____________________
4. How long did it take to complete the Washington Monument? _____________________
5. Which memorial was built to look like his Monticello home? _____________________
6. Which memorial honors our 3rd president? _____________________
7. Where do the House and Senate meet? _____________________
8. How many windows are in the dome of the US Capitol? _____________________
9. The largest collection of books, recordings, photographs and manuscripts are
located where? _____________________
10. How many states were there at the time of Lincoln's assasination? _____________________
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Bill of Rights
1. Which amendment guarantees your right to free speech? _____________________
2. Which amendment prevents soldiers from taking over our homes? _____________________
3. Which amendment prevents you from being tried for the same crime twice?
_____________________
4. Which amendment guarantees your right to a trial by jury? _____________________
5. Which amendment gives the states rights that aren't specifically given to the
Federal government? _____________________
6. Which amendment guarantees your right to own a gun? _____________________
7. Which amendment prevents illegal search and seizure? _____________________
8. Which amendment guarantees your right to a speedy trial? _____________________
9. Which amendment guarantees no cruel or unusual punishment? _____________________
10. Which amendment guarantees basic rights not specifically mentioned in the
Constituion? _____________________
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Answer Key
Revolution, Revolution: 1. The Stamp Act 2. Indians 3. King George of England
4.The Townsend Act 5. Concord and Lexington 6. The Stamp Act 7.Minutemen
The National Anthem: 1. Francis Scott Key 2. Fort McHenry 3. The British 4. The American Flag
5. The War of 1812
Civil War: 1. Abolitionists 2. 1860 3. Farming 4. Industry 5. 620,000 6. Four years 7.
Reconstruction 8. The cotton gin 9. The Gettysburg Address 10. The Southern army
11. The Northern army
Grew to the West: 1. France 2. 1803 3. Napolean or France 4. 864 days 5.To find a safe trade
route 6.Ten 7. The Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe trail 8. 1849 9. Forty-niners 10. Geronimo
Holidays: 1. 1882 2. Veterans Day 3. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 4. Memorial Day 5. Thanksgiving
Day 6. Presidents Day 7. Independence Day 8. Columbus Day 9. Labor Day 10. Memorial Day
Symbols: 1. Philadelphia 2. A turkey 3. France 4. 1960 5. Hawaii 6. Francis Scott Key 7. 1892
8. Stautue of Liberty 9. 1835 10. Old Glory 11. The bald eagle and the flag
Natural Wonders: 1. 5000 feet 2.The Mississippi and Missouri 3. Around 2000 miles
4. The Great Lakes 5. Niagara Falls 6. Upstate New York 7. The Rocky Mountains 8. Five
What Does the Pledge Mean?: 1. A republic 2. A pledge 3. Indivisible 4. Liberty 5. Allegiance
6. Justice
Branches of Government: 1. Legislative 2. Executive 3. Judicial 4. The President 5. The President
6. The Legislature 7. One hundred 8. The Senate 9. The President 10. The Legislative branch
11. Three 12. Checks and balances
Washington DC: 1. George Washington 2. 1792 3. 555 feet 4. 100 years 5. The Jefferson
Memorial 6. The Jefferson Memorial 7. The US Capitol 8. 108 9. The Library of Congress
10. Thirty six
Bill of Rights: 1. The First Amendment 2. The Third Amendment 3. The Fifth Amendment 4. The
Seventh Amendment 5. The Tenth Amendment 6. The Second Amendment 7. The Fourth
Amendment 8. The Sixth Amendment 9. The Eighth Amendment 10. The Ninth Amendment
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