Colonial America
Britain and France fought this war from 1754–1763, leaving Britain heavily in debt.
What is the French and Indian War (Seven Years’ War)?
This document created America’s first national government.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This chamber represents people based on population.
What is the House of Representatives?
Each state receives this many senators.
Answer: What is 2?
This was the first permanent English settlement in North America.
What is Jamestown?
Under the Articles, most power belonged to these
What are the States?
Members of the House serve this many years.
What is 2 years?
Senators serve this many years.
What is 6?
This crop made Virginia economically successful.
What is tobacco?
The national government struggled to do this because states could refuse.
What is collect taxes?
Members of the House must be at least this age.
Answer: What is 25?
Senators must be at least this age.
What is 30?
Colonists objected to British taxes with this phrase.
What is “taxation without representation”?
The Articles lacked these two branches of government.
What are the executive and judicial branches?
This kind of bill must begin in the House.
What is a revenue (tax) bill?
The Senate has this role after the House impeaches someone.
What is conducting the impeachment trial?
This protest involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This branch existed under the Articles and held national power.
What is the Continental Congress?
The House has this constitutional power over government officials.
Answer: What is impeachment?
This official serves as President of the Senate and may break ties.
Who is the Vice President?