Rebellion
Event where colonists were killed by British soldiers.
Boston Massacre
Document & message to Britain's King George that U.S. was independent.
The Declaration of Independence
Set of basic principles that determines the powers and duties of a government
The Constitution
The First Amendment famously protects freedom of ?
speech
This purchase of French land between the Mississippi River & the Rocky Mountains doubled the size of U.S.
The Louisiana Purchase
Event where patriots dressed as Indians and threw tea into harbor.
Boston Tea Party
1st battles; The Shot heard round the world.
Battles of Lexington & Concord
The division of the federal government that includes the president and the administrative departments; enforces the nation’s laws
The Executive Branch
The Second Amendment deals with the right to ...
bear arms
Shoshone woman who, along with her French fur-trapper husband, accompanied and aided Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
Sacagawea
Leader of the Revolutionary Army and 1st president
George Washington
1st large battle; "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes."
Battle of Bunker Hill
The division of the government that proposes bills and passes them into laws
The Legislative Branch
The 13th Amendment abolished ________.
slavery
The main mission of the Lewis & Clark expedition was to find a ...
route to The Pacific Ocean
Writer of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd president.
Thomas Jefferson
Dec. 25, 1776 Continental Army crossed this river into New Jersey in surprise attack on British / Hessians
Washington Crossing The Delaware
The division of the federal government that is made up of the national courts; interprets laws, punishes criminals, and settles disputes between states
The Judicial Branch
The 15th Amendment deals with the right to ______.
vote
The Lewis & Clark expedition had to cross these mountains.
The Rocky Mountains
Boston lawyer, ambassador to France and 2nd president
John Adams
Continental Army made camp during winter of 77-78. U.S. Army became a true fighting unit and this is called the birthplace of the American Army.
Valley Forge
A system established by the Constitution that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful
Checks and Balances
The 14th Amendment defines what it means to be a _______ and protects your _______.
citizen / civil rights
The Lewis & Clark expedition found the Pacific Ocean in this state.
Oregon