Revolutionary War
13 Colonies
Government
Branches of Government
Documents
100
On May 15, 1775, this man was elected leader of the continental army and later became our first constitutional president.
Who is George Washington?
100
Why do we have 13 red and white stripes on United States flag?
What is they represented the original 13 colonies--it was an honor to those original founding communities?
100
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States called?
What is the Constitution?
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
What is the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial?
100
The following quote is from a journal of a colonist: "I can't believe that we have to pay yet another tax! Kin George has gone too far! It is absurd that we will have to pay a tax on every piece of paper we use! The Stamp Act is the last straw. Without allowing us to have any representation, this constant taxing is just making me and my fellow colonists more determined than ever to fight for independence." Is this a primary or secondary source?
What is primary source?
200
Who was NOT completing for the land in North America in the 1700' s? A. England, B. France, C. China, or D.Spain?
What was China?
200
Which colonial leader is considered "the Father of American Democracy"? 1. William Penn, 2. Thomas Hooker, 3. Peter Stuyvesant, or 4. John Winthrop
Who is Thomas Hooker?
200
Which of the following activities is a right guaranteed to us by the First Amendment? 1. The ability to go to the church of your choice, 2. The ability to a fair trial, 3. The ability to own a weapon, 3. The ability to own a weapon, or 4. The ability to own your own house
What is #1: the ability to go to the church of your choice?
200
This branch of government decides if laws are constitutional.
What is the judicial branch?
200
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is an example of what kind of source? 1. Primary Source, 2. Secondary Source, 3. Third Source, or 4. Elementary Source
What is Primary Source?
300
Many of the colonists believed they should stay loyal to the King, while many other colonists felt they should fight for their freedom from Great Britain. What do you think their interaction was most likely considered to be? 1. Compromise, 2. Conflict, 3. Cooperation, or 4. Control
What is #2 Conflict?
300
Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies: Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, or Massachusetts?
What is Ohio?
300
Select at least 3 things that contain a true fact about our constitution: 1. The constitution was written after the Articles of Confederation, 2. The Constitution is a body of laws for our country to follow, 3. The constitution is not used anymore because it is too old, 4. the First 10 Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights, and/or 5. The constitution was signed by President Obama.
What is #1, #2, & #4?
300
Select 2 characteristics of the Legislative Branch of our Government. 1. Congress can Declare War, 2. Judges the Laws for Fairness, 3. Head the Military, 4. Makes the Laws, and/or 5. Made up of 9 judges?
What is #1 & #4?
300
What was the name of the FIRST document that the New United States government developed quickly to help govern the young country? 1. The Northwest Ordinance, 2. The Constitution, 3. The Declaration of Independence, or 4. The Articles of Confederation
What is The Articles of Confederation?
400
Select two reasons explaining why the Boston Tea Party took place? 1. The colonists did not like the flavor of tea that was sent to them, 2. The colonists wanted to send King George a message that they were tired of being treated unfairly, 3. King George was trying to send the colonists a gift, 4. The colonists did not want to pay the high tax on the tea, and/or 4. The colonists were celebrating their freedom from England.
What is #2 and #4?
400
Pennsylvania is located __________ of New Jersey. 1. West, 2. Northeast, 3. East, or 4. South
What is west?
400
During the constitutional convention, the states agreed to be represented by a 2 part congress. This would allow big states to be represented by population but also allow smaller states equal representation in the Senate. This would be an example of which of the following? 1. Conflict, 2. Compromise, 3. Unfair Law, or 4. Confusion
What is #2 Compromise?
400
This branch of government consists of two departments, called Congress, what are those two departments?
What is the House of Representatives and the Senate?
400
Which of the following is NOT part of our first Amendment of the Bill of Rights? 1. Freedom of Religion, 2. Freedom of Speech, 3. Freedom to Tax Goods, & 4. Freedom of the Press?
What is #3 Freedom to Tax Goods?
500
Identify at least two of the following statements as causes leading to the Revolutionary War: 1. The colonists wanted the Queen to be in charge, 2. The colonists were growing tired of the unfair taxes issued by King George the III, 3. The colonists were tired of the French, 4. The colonist wanted to fight the Native Americans for land, & 5. The colonists did not like being controlled by British Officials when they had no voice in England.
What is #2 & #5
500
As the colonies began to grow and people moved west, the Native Americans were forced to leave their lands. This interaction would most likely be considered to be what by the Native Americans? 1. Compromise, 2. Conflict, & 3. Cooperation
What is conflict?
500
If you were president of the United States, what are three responsibilities you would have?
What is (could have any 3 of the following...accept any you see appropriate) signs laws, vetoes laws, pardons people, appoints federal judges, enforces the law, commands the army...)?
500
What is the highest office you can hold as a judge?
What is Chief Justice of the United States?
500
A man is fired from his nice job because he was caught stealing money. He doesn't want people to know and is mad when he sees the story in the next day's newspaper. He decides to call the newspaper office and complain. However, this will do little good as the newspaper and its reporters are protected by what?
What is the First Amendment?
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