Unit 1
Which explorer's stories of China's fabulous wealth inspired other Europeans to search for sea routes to Asia?
Marco Polo
What are the 4 factors of colonization?
economics, geography, religion, political
What was the effect of the French and Indian War and continuing battles with Natives that prevented the colonists from moving into the Ohio River Valley?
Proclamation of 1763
Under the Articles of Confederation how many states must vote yes in order to pass a law?
9
Names of the two current major political parties
Republicans and Democrats
Which technological innovation allowed sailors to use the position of the stars to plan a course?
Astrolabe
What was the first permanent settlement in the Americas?
This Enlightenment philosopher believed in the ideas of three branches of government and checks/balances on the branches of government.
Montesquieu
This group believed in a strong federal or national government, where the national government is given more power
Federalists
Which U.S President served the longest?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the investigation of unknown regions called?
exploration
What was the name of New York when it was controlled by the Dutch?
New Amsterdam
England born philosopher who published a pamphlet called "Common Sense". Advocated for independence from Britain and the "Rights of Man".
Thomas Paine
Name the two houses of Congress
House of Representatives and the Senate
Name the two Senators from Utah
Mitt Romney and Mike Lee
How did the invention of the printing press promote European exploration?
More people were able to read about explorer's adventures and want to explore themselves
This is the name of the colony set up by the Pilgrims who came over to America on the Mayflower.
Plymouth Colony
This is where General George Washington kept his troops for the winter
Valley Forge
What is the name of the process in which a person is elected president?
Electoral College
President Biden is from which state
Deleware
How did the Columbian Exchange forever change the world?
answers will vary
Please list at least 8 of the original 13 colonies
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina and Georgia
Infamous American Revolution traitor who betrayed the colonists for the British
Benedict Arnold
How long are terms for Supreme Court justices?
life
Current Chief Justice of the United States
John Roberts