Civil War
What started the Civil War?
The firing at Fort Sumpter
What were the goals of the revolution?
2. For the colonists to have their own country
What are the three branches of government? What makes up the different branches?
1. Legislative- House of Representative, and the Senate
2. Judicial- U.S. Supreme Court, Chief Justice, and Associate judges
3. Executive- President and Vice President
What was the Dust Bowl?
A huge dust and sandstorm
What is the Bill of Rights?
It is part of the Constitution that provides American citizens with rights and freedoms.
What was the argument of the Civil War?
Slavery
What caused the American Revolution?
1. Taxation
2. The colonists didn't want to be under British control any more
What does each branch of government do?
Legislative- Writes laws
Judicial- Interprets laws
Executive- approves and enforces laws
What caused the Dust Bowl?
1. Over Farming
2. Drought
3. Heavy Winds
What was the name of the Patriot Army?
The Continental Army
What were some effects?
1. damage to housing
2. crops ruined