Exploration & Colonization
What is the name of one of the countries that came to America?
France
England
or Spain
What country was the Mayflower Compact written for?
England
What was the main reason the colonies wanted to leave England's rule?
taxation without representation
aka taxes
What is your first amendment right?
Freedom of speech, press, religion and assembly
How many siblings does Ms. Cobble have?
4
Which country also claimed parts of the New World now known as Canada?
France
What colony(aka state) was the Mayflower Compact written in?
Massachusetts
How many colonies were apart of the American Revolution?
13
If a robber comes into my house, I am allowed to shoot him because of the ________ amendment.
2nd amendment
If you say a cuss word, what was the punishment you had to do?
push-ups or sit-ups
What are the three G's?
God, Gold and Glory
Which country gave their people power to "rule over themselves."
France, England or Spain
England
What is the holiday we celebrate to honor the "break up" with England?
4th of July
Which amendment says that you cannot have excessive bail?
excessive means a lot
8th
How much money did it cost to take a government position during the colony game?
$3,500
What year did the Salem witch trails start?
1692
Which document, The Mayflower Compact or The House of Burgesses, was people votes in by the King of England?
House of Burgesses
Which country helped the colonies beat England in the war?
France
What is the word for the 5th amendment, where you cannot be tried for the same crime twice?
double jeopardy
What were the ages of the first girls killed in the Salem Witch Trials?
9 & 11
Which county claimed to spread Christianity, but acted far from it?
Spain
What was the name of the King of England that ruled during the colony times?
He had multiple wives
King Henry
Who was the Commander of the war for the colonies?
George Washington
Which amendment says that you have the right to a trial by jury?
trial by jury means... a group of 12 people rather than 1 judge determines if you are guilty or not
6th amendment
What was one of Ms. Cobble's favorite shows/movies?
The Vampire Diaries
The summer I turned Pretty
Harry Potter