US Colonies
What was the name of the Pilgrim's ship?
The Mayflower
George Washington was general in this war.
American Revolutionary War
The group of department heads who advise the president are called what?
Cabinet members
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
Bonus points if you know when it was ratified and enacted.
It was written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and has been in force since 1789.
What was the name of the first English settlement in the New World that failed miserably?
Roanoke
The French and Indian War was won by this country.
Britain
The 2 Houses that make up the US Congress.
Senate and House of Representatives
What was the name of the meeting where the Constitution was drafted?
Constitutional Convention
What is the English colony that, in 1607, became the first permanent colony in the U.S.?
Jamestown
What geographical boundary did the Proclamation line run along?
Appalachian Mountains
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Executive Branch
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What is the name of the individual who was the leader of the Jamestown settlement?
Captain John Smith
The argument between these two men resulted in the creation of the Federalist and Anti-Federalists.
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
What were the 3 regions of the original colonies?
New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Which treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
This man was is considered the "father" of the Constitution.
James Madison
In 1664, the English seized the colony and city of New Amsterdam from the Dutch and named it what?
New York
President John Adams approved legislation to set aside $5,000 to establish books for a library. Today, it is one of the largest and most prestigious in the world. What is it called?
The Library of Congress
How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
Life
Based on the U.S. Constitution, the government is run by who?
The People