Geography
Which colony was most likely to have large plantations and use enslaved labor for agriculture
Southern
What were the 3 reasons for European Exploration?
Gold, Glory, and God
This is another name for the national government
Federal government
Which document does the structure and powers of the national government come from?
Magna Carta
Who is/was the 45th and 47th President of the United States?
Donald J. Trump
Which cash crop was primarily responsible for Virginia’s wealth in the colonial period?
Tobacco
Which 3 African empires became powerful by controlling trade in West Africa?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Executive
How many total members are there in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate?
House of Representatives- 435, U.S. Senate- 100
What is the name of the first permanent settlement in the new world?
Jamestown
I set out to find a better route to the Indies (Asia) from Europe. I was given credit for "discovering" the New World (now America).
Christopher Columbus
What was the first Constitution of the United States?
Articles of Confederation.
The legislative branch of the federal government is called this as a whole.
Congress
The Federal Government is in charge of this important service, which defends our nation.
The military
What is the distance of a location north or south of the equator.
Latitude
Sahara Desert
What is someone who studies human behavior and cultures of the past through recovery and analysis of artifacts?
Archeologist
The legislative branch of the US has two houses--the Senate, and this other one.
The House of Representatives.
The major function of the system of checks and balances is to—
Protect against the abuse of power.
The most basic rights of American citizens can be found in the first 10 Amendments, a special document called this.
The Bill of Rights
trade network that involved three regions or ports, typically across the Atlantic Ocean
Triangular Trade
What is an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest
Artifact
This highest court is in charge of making sure that all laws follow the United States Constitution, and that all lower courts follow the rules.
The United States Supreme Court
Which of the following best summarizes the lawmaking process?
The lawmaking process can be impacted by citizens and requires collaboration and compromise.
Name all 5 oceans of the world
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Southern
Artic