Declaration of Independence
The _________, is the opening of the United States Declaration of Independence outlines the philosophical basis for breaking away from Great Britain
Preamble
The ____________, stated that colonists were not allowed to move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation of 1763
Which group was most likely to be found in the New England Colinies
Patriots
What are 2 Elightenment beliefs
freedom, justice and liberty.
This author wrote Romeo and Juliet.
William Shakespeare
Name one of the list of complaints included in the Declaration if Independence.
Cutting off trade between the colonies and the rest of the world.
Imposing taxes without consent
No trial by jury
being tried overseas for pretend offences
Which Act imposed a tax on printed materials such as newspapers.
The Stamp Act
Patriots
Government gets it's power from the people. When people become upset they have the right to overthrow that government. Which Enlightenment thinker believed this?
John Locke
What was the name of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
According to the Declatation of Independence, where does government get it's power?
From the consent of the governed. (the people)
Sending troops into colonists homes, searching and seizing property. (what is it called)
Writs of Assistance
Loyalists, were more likely to be found in the _______ colonies.
Southern
He credited with securing the formal alliance between the American colonies and France during the Revolutionary War
Ben Franklin
What is 25% of 80?
20
"The hisotry of the present King of Great Britian is a history or repeated injuries and usurpations..."
Who is the 'king" they are referencing?
King George III
Fill in both blanks:
Disguised as ____________, members of the Sons of ________ boarded a ship and dumped 300+ chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. (Boston Tea Party)
Native Americans
Sons of Liberty
Which group enlisted African Americans into their militias?
Loyalists
he encouraged subsidies for poor people, free public education, prenatal and postnatal care. He also wrote, "Common Sense"
Thomas Paine
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Name 2 of the 3 men credited with writing the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
a man of African and Native American descent—was the first American colonist to die in a confrontation with British troops at the Boston Massacre. He has been used to symbolize African-American patriotism, military service, sacrifice, and citizenship.
Crispus Attucks
One reason the neutralists did not want to choose a side.
They felt both sides had valid reasons
They didn't want to be part of a losing side.
Religious reasons
he stated, "Give me liberty or give me death"
Patrick Henry
What does GPS stand for?
What is Global Positioning System?