The Founding Fathers
This FF was known for a great many things, such as inventions which include glasses, a lightning rod, harmonica and stove which he named after himself.
Benjamin Franklin
Finish the sentence.
The Articles of Confederation made a w_ _ _ U.S. government.
weak
He or she is the leader of the executive branch and of the government.
President
This amendment allows Americans to own guns
2nd amendment
During the 1760s and 1770s, Colonists in America and the British were in a constant struggle over what?
Taxes
This FF was known as the "Father of the Declaration of Independence" and would go on to become the 3rd president of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
What state did Shay's Rebellion take place in?
Massachusetts
The Judicial branch includes the court system and these group of judges, who make up for the highest court in the land.
The Supreme Court
Which amendment mentions the freedom to be a part of and follow any religion you want?
1st amendment
Known as America's oldest mystery, this "lost" colony disappeared without a trace. It’s leader, John White, returned after 2 years, to find everyone gone
Roanoke
This FF was known as the brightest among them. He fought in the American Revolution and would have become president, if not for his untimely death after a duel.
Alexander Hamilton
Shay's Rebellion was when an armed (with guns) group of +1000 men marched across Massachusetts and forcibly closed what kind of buildings?
Courts
This branch of the government is responsible for creating bills that can become laws.
Legislative branch
According to the 4th amendment, what do police officers need before entering a home?
The "shot heard round the world", the first shot of American Revolution, took place in this city, which would be the first battle of the American Revolution.
Lexington
This FF loved writing thousands of love letters to his wife, Abigail, was the 1st president to live in the White House, and died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
John Adams
Daniel Shays was a soldier in the American Revolution who fought during what battle.
The Battle of Bunker Hill
What is the maximum number of years someone can be President of the United States?
8 (or 2 four year terms)
Which amendment mentions that state laws can be different from national (whole country) laws?
10th amendment
General Washington had to cross this icy place to pull of his sneak attack at Trenton during Christmas night.
Delaware River
This Ff was know as the "Father of the Constitution" and would become the 4th president of the United States.
James Madison
What were the 2 causes of Shay's Rebellion?
Farmers couldn't pay their taxes or debts (money owed) which ended with them having their farms seized (taken away by the government).
Revolutionary War veterans feeling abandoned and betrayed by their government, due to not being properly paid.
Each 1 of the 3 parts of the government (legislative, judicial and executive) does this to make sure no one part of the government has too much power.
Checks and Balances
This act (law) before the American Revolution, traumatized Americans so much, they decided to make a whole amendment against it, the 3rd amendment. What was the act?
Quartering Act
These 4 European countries did most of the exploring in early America. Name all 4.
Portugal, Spain, France, England