Exploration and the Colonial Era
Colonial Resistance and Rebellion
The War for Independence
Confederation and the Constitution
Living the Constitution
100
The Great Awakening began a movement in
What is "religious belief"
100
What were the major difference between northern and southern colonies
What is "north had commerce, the south had agriculture."
100
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.
Who is "John Locke"
100
This system (term) maintains and preserves equal power among all branches of government.
What is "checks and balances"
100
A House of Representative is elected for a term of
What is "2 years"
200
What European nation "initially" came to Central and Southwest America in search of gold?
What is Spain
200
What event led to the death of Crispus Attucks?
What is the "Boston Massacre"
200
Which European nation is most known for supporting the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?
What is France
200
This group of individuals supported adding a Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.
What is the Federalist
200
A U.S. Senator is elected for a term of
What is "6 years"
300
Separatists known as Pilgrims, were the first settlers of
What is Plymouth
300
Thomas Paine wrote a book titled _____ where he criticized the British king.
What is "Common Sense"
300
What battle is often called the turning point of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Saratoga
300
The Vice President of the United States also serves as
What is the President of the Senate
300
A U.S. President is elected for a term of
What is "4 years"
400
Name two individuals who were evicted from Massachusetts and went to develop Rhode Island?
What is "Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson"
400
________ was a protest against a tax levied against tea.
What is the "Boston Tea Party"
400
What was the first major batttle where fighting broke out among Redcoats and Minutemen?
What is the Battle of Lexington
400
This was known as an agreement that allowed slaves to be counted towards a state's number of Representatives
What is the 3/5 Compromise
400
What law document is considered "Supreme Law of the Land"?
What is the Constitution
500
French and Native Americans had peaceful relations due to?
What is "business partnerships"
500
British Parliament passed the ______, requiring colonists to pay a direct tax on a variety of printed items.
What is the "Stamp Act"
500
British Parliament passed a series of laws and taxes that colonists called the ________, forcing protests and war.
What is the "Intolerable Acts"
500
This law established procedures for admitting new states
What is the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
500
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
What is executive, legislative, and judiciary
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