Early WV
The Shawnee. The Delaware. The Cherokee.
What are some Native American tribes that lived in West Virginia?
The study of the rights and duties of citizenship.
What is Civics?
The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
What is government?
Farming that provides enough food for the farmer and their family.
What is Subsistence Farming?
A legislative body with two chambers or houses.
What is Bicameral?
Known for their strategic hunting and warfare skills.
Who was The Shawnee Tribe?
A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.
What is democrac?
The document declaring the thirteen American colonies’ independence from British rule.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
He was instrumental in leading local militia and engaging in battles against British forces and their allies.
Who is Colonel William Crawford.
Composed of 435 members, with the number of members from each state determined by population.
What is the House of Representatives?
Known for their peaceful interaction.
Who were the Delaware?
Ways like, voting in elections, running for public office, engaging in community service, attending town meetings and staying informed.
What are ways for citizens to participate in democracy?
The supreme law of the United States, outlining the framework of the federal government and individual rights.
What is the Constitution?
A military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service.
What is militia?
Composed of 100 members, each state having 2 members regardless of population.
What is the Senate?
They developed advanced agricultural practices.
What were The Cherokee Known for?
When citizens are actively involved in their communities, they can address local issues, advocate for changes, and support initiatives to improve the quality of life for everyone.
How does civic participation impacts communities?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing essential freedoms and protections.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Shifting allegiances, the movement of troops; contribution to the war effort through militia service and supplies.
How did the American Revolution impact West Virginia?
Laws proposed to raise money, typically initiated in the House of Representative.
What are revenue bills?
It impacted West Virginia in ways, such as, displacement of Native American tribes, change in customs, technologies, and governance; ultimately transforming the region‘s social and economic landscape.
What is European settlement?
A lack of knowledge about the political process and apathy.
What are some hinderances to civic participation?
A system allowing each branch of government to monitor and limit the functions of the others.
What are Checks and Balances?
What is Allegiance?
What is impeach?