Colonial Era
American Revolution
Gov't & Constitution
People/Places/Dates
Miss Hopper Lore
100

What are the "three G's" reasons for European exploration and colonization?

Gold, God, Glory

100

Which event led Britain to pass the Intolerable Acts?

Boston Tea Party

100

Federalists were supporters of the ________________, while Anti-Federalists opposed the constitution and wanted a _____of_______

Constitution; Bill of Rights

100

Who was commander of the continental army during the American Revolution?

George Washington

100

What is Miss Hopper's first name?

Grayson

200

Fishing and Shipbuilding: _________ Colonies


New England Colonies: the New England landscape made it hard to have large scale farms

200

Which battle was a turning point? 

Battle of Saratoga

200

What is the constitutional principle of federalism?

Power is shared between a national government and states

200

Who wrote the Declaration of Indepedence?

Thomas Jefferson

200

What did Miss Hopper study in college?

Political Science/Politics/Closest answer

300

Why was the colony of Jamestown in Virginia established vs why was the colony of Plymouth in Massachusetts established?

Jamestown was for profit while Plymouth was for religious freedom

300

Which document listed the colonial grievances against King George III?

Declaration of Independence

300

What is the judicial branch's role?

To interpret laws (determine constitutionality)

300

This colony of Pilgrims was founded in Massachusetts in 1620

Plymouth Colony

300

What is one type of animal Miss Hopper has on her land?

Cows, dogs, cats

400

What was Spain's motivation for exploration/colonization?

Spread Catholicism/Christianity

400

What was the last battle of the American Revolution?

Battle of Yorktown
400

What was the 3/5ths compromise?

Enslaved people would be counted as 3/5ths of a free person towards state population

400

This is the year when the Declaration of Independence was written

1776

400
What college did Miss Hopper go to and/or what city is it in?

Emory University and/or Atlanta, GA

500

What governing document did the Pilgrims create when they arrived in North America?

Mayflower Compact

500

Who did Thomas Jefferson take inspiration from for the Declaration of Independence?

A. Thomas Paine

B. George Washington

C. John Locke

D. Marquis de Lafayette

C. John Locke

500

John Locke said that "Life, Liberty, and Property" are the ________________ rights of people

Unalienable (natural)

500

This colony was founded in 1607

Jamestown

500

What is Miss Hopper's favorite soccer team?

Liverpool FC

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