The Declaration of Independence
To whom did the thirteen colonies belong in 1750
Great Britain
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Which rights did the Declaration of Independence say are unalienable?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What region is Louisiana in?
South/Southeast
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
A law that made colonists pay tax on every kind of printed paper
The Stamp Act
What was the purpose of the first three articles of the constitution?
They outline the three branches of government.
A legal promise
right
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island are a part of what region....
New England Region
On what date did Washington become president?
April 30, 1789
What do the stripes on the American flag represents?
The thirteen original colonies
A system of dividing powers between the national government and the states.
Federalism
Freedom of speech, of the press, and freedom to assemble.
First Amendment
Wisconsin is known as......
America's Dairyland
Why did Washington go to New York?
presidential inauguration
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists dressed as native Americans, got on a ship, and dumped chests of tea in the harbor.
Separation of power that balances power among the branches.
Checks and Balances
Who won the battle of Trenton?
Continental Army
America's Dairyland
Wisconsin
Who was George Washington's Vice President?
John Adams
What kind of government did Great Britain have?
A Monarchy
Who is a constituent?
A person who lives and votes in an area.
What was the name of George Washington's home?
Mount Vernon
In what state can we find the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
A promise made by a government official to obey the law and fulfill the responsibilities of the job.
oath of office