a paper that lists the rights and freedoms of all Americans
Bill of Rights
100
the leader of the executive branch of government
the president
100
a formal agreement between two groups or countries
treaty
100
The French gave the Native Americans blankets, tools and guns. What did the French get from the Native Americans.
furs
200
the highest court in the United States
the Supreme Court
200
What do we call the House of Representatives AND the Senate?
Congress
200
a document written when a colony is started
charter
200
The Indians fought with the French during the French and Indian War. Who helped the Americans during that war?
Great Britain or the British
300
someone who se courage sets an example for others
a hero
300
When the larger group gets what it wants in an election, that is called...
majority rule
300
yearly payments
annuities
300
After the French and Indian War some Indians wanted Ohio back. They attacked and captured many forts. What was this fight called?
Pontiac's Revolt
400
a belief in a god or a set of gods
religion
400
Who chooses the Supreme Court Justices?
the president and the Senate approves his choice.
400
a territory under the control of another nation
colony
400
What is one cause of the American Revolution?
The British made the colonists pay taxes. The Indians revolted against Great Britain, so they wanted to give the land back to the Indians to stop the fighting.
500
a feeling of pride in one's country
patriotism
500
Who wrote the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
500
a document that says that a colony owns all the land from its eastern border to the Pacific Ocean.