The American Revolution
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What is the name of the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights
What are the three branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Why were southerners opposed to the abolition of slavery?
They knew their economy was dependent on slavery. They feared they would lose the amount of money they were used to receiving.
Who bombed the U.S. Military Base in Pearl Harbor resulting in the United States joining World War II?
Japan
Who was chosen to lead the continental army?
George Washington
What are the five freedoms of the first Amendment? You will get 100 points for each correct answer!
Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Petition
What are the three levels of government?
Local, State, National/Federal
Who was the President of the Union? Who was the President of the Confederacy? 200 Points Each
Union President: Abraham Lincoln
Confederacy President: Jefferson Davis
Which countries were Allies during both World Wars? 200 points for each country listed (MAX: 800 points)
Great Britain, Russia, France and the United States
Which country helped aid America in the war against England?
France
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
TRUE or FALSE: Each level of government has an Executive Branch.
TRUE
Which amendment established after the Civil War outlined that citizenship was granted to anyone born on U.S. soil?
The 14th Amendment
Which countries had a rise in fascist leaders after World War I? 150 points for each country listed (MAX: 300 points)
Germany and Italy
What caused the English colonist to form their own country and revolt against England?
England enforced taxes on the colonies that the colonist did not agree with
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Which two chambers make up Congress in the Legislative Branch?
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Why did the Confederacy lose the Civil War?
Which country sunk a U.S. submarine before the United States joined World War I?
Germany
What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris
Which amendment prohibited the production and selling of alcohol but was later repealed by the 21st amendment?
The 18th Amendment
What does the term "checks and balances" mean?
Each branch of the government has a role that allows them to make sure the other branches do not have too much power and makes sure everything decision made remains fair!
What was the name of the era in U.S. History directly following the aftermath of the Civil War?
The Reconstruction Era
What major economic tragedy started the downfall that lead to The Great Depression and later to World War II?
1929 Stock Market Crash