Integrated Civics - USCIS Civics Questions 88-100

The Missouri River (approximately 2,341 miles) and the Mississippi River (approximately 2,320 miles) are the two longest rivers in the United States. The Missouri flows into the Mississippi, and together they form one of the longest river systems in the world.

The Pacific Ocean borders the western coast of the United States. It is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, and U.S. states along the Pacific include California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii.

The Atlantic Ocean borders the eastern coast of the United States. It stretches from Maine in the north to Florida in the south and was the ocean crossed by the first European explorers and settlers who came to America.

The United States has five major territories. These territories are under U.S. sovereignty, and their residents are generally U.S. citizens (or nationals, in the case of American Samoa), but the territories do not have full representation in Congress or votes in presidential elections.

Thirteen U.S. states share a border with Canada. The U.S.-Canada border is the longest international border in the world at approximately 5,525 miles (including the Alaska-Canada border). You only need to name one state.

Four U.S. states share a border with Mexico. The U.S.-Mexico border stretches approximately 1,954 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. You only need to name one of the four states.

Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) has been the capital of the United States since 1800. It is not part of any state and is located on the East Coast between Maryland and Virginia. It is home to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the Supreme Court.

The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It was a gift from France, dedicated in 1886, and has served as a symbol of freedom and welcome for immigrants arriving by sea. The island is technically in New Jersey waters but is administered by New York.

The 13 red and white stripes on the American flag represent the 13 original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776 and became the first states of the Union. The number of stripes has remained at 13 since 1818.

Each star on the American flag represents one of the 50 states. Unlike the stripes, the number of stars has changed over time as new states were admitted to the Union. The current 50-star design has been in use since 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state.

"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key in September 1814 after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore. It officially became the national anthem by a congressional resolution signed by President Herbert Hoover in 1931.

Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 each year. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the 13 American colonies declared freedom from British rule. It is one of the most widely celebrated federal holidays.

The United States has 10 federal holidays observed by the government. You need to name any two. These holidays honor important events, people, and traditions in American history and culture. Federal employees and many workers get these days off.