Practice: 10 Citizenship Questions--Part A

Practice: 10 Citizenship Questions (Part A)

100:03. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

100:05. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

100:44. What is the capital of your state?*

100:42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

100:64. There were 13 original states. Name three.

100:59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

100:65. What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

100:80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

100:79. Who was President during World War I?

4th of July at the White House

White House: 4th of July at the White House

Celebrating July Fourth at the Statue of Liberty

VOANews: Celebrating July Fourth at the Statue of Liberty

The crown re-opens to the public as the nation celebrates its 233rd birthday. For more information, visit StatueOfLiberty.org

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Celebrating July 4th in America

VOAVideo: Celebrating July 4th in America

Americans observe their Independence Day on July fourth. People across the country will celebrate in many different ways. Jim Bertel takes a look.

Independence Day in Milpitas!

If you want to go to the fireworks show, meet Teacher Jennifer under the OCEAN MARKET sign (corner of Calaveras & Park Victoria) at 8pm. Because it will be chilly, wear a light jacket and bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

4th of July Events
Milpitas Sports Center
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.

Milpitas celebrates our country’s Independence Day with a day of water fun at the Milpitas Sports Center Pools and an evening of music & ground fireworks on the Sports Center’s Football field.

Pool Party - 1:00-5:00 pm Milpitas Sports Center Pool
Music, games, fun and much more! BBQ lunch available for purchase from the Milpitas Firefighters Local 1699 (proceeds benefit the R.A.P. program) Please Note: Space may be limited at times due to pool capacity.

Concert & Fireworks - 8:00 pm-10:00 pm (Gates Open at 7:30 pm)
Milpitas Sports Center Football Field Come enjoy an evening of music by JamFunkShus and exciting fireworks. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the celebration! Fireworks will be at approximately 9:30 pm.

Please Note: No alcohol, glass containers or dogs/animals are allowed at these events. No BBQing/Tailgating in the parking lot. Personal fireworks are not allowed at this event. Fireworks are illegal in the City of Milpitas.

Philadelphia, Home of American Independence

VOAVideo: Philadelphia, Home of American Independence

Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of the United States, the nation's cradle of liberty. It began back in 1776 when the 13 American colonies announced their independence from the British Empire with their Declaration of Independence. And Philadelphians, along with other Americans, mark this day of freedom every July 4th. As the nation prepares for its 231st birthday, Stasia DeMarco visited Philadelphia's historic Independence Mall.

US Celebrates Independence Day

VOAVideo: US Celebrates Independence Day

Here is a video montage of some of the symbols, sights and sounds of Independence Day in the United States.

Gung Hei New Citizen Ly Nu To!

Ly Nu To passed her citizenship test on July 1, and cook a HUGE DINNER for her friends and family on July 2. Gung Hei!

MAE Citizenship End-of-the-School-Year Pictures

June pictures from the Milpitas Adult School Citizenship Class.

Red, White, and Pho!

New Citizen, Ngo Huu Phuc, invited his classmates to dinner at Pho Kim Long.