Revolutionary War
Two sides that fought in the war
Great Britain and United States
2 groups of people that first came to the US
colonists and Native Americans
What was the purpose of the Preamble
to set the stage and show you what to expect for the Constitution
name the 3 branches of Government
judicial, executive, legislative
The Atlantic Ocean borders states on the _____ coast
East
Who led the American army?
George Washington
What was the main reason the first settlers came to the US?
resources and a new start
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
this branch of government has the Supreme Court
judicial
This river carries more water to the Mississippi than any other river
Ohio
New York, New Jersey, South Carolina
why were there colonies?
the British wanted control
what are checks and balances?
a system where no one person has total control, it is divided up
the President is over this branch of government
Executive
What does the word Mississippi mean?
Choctaw term: "Great Waters"
What were the years the war occured?
1775-1783
Place in Virginia where first settlers made their home
Jamestown
What was the purpose of the Constitution?
to put the power in the hands of the people by creating checks and balances
this branch is made up of the house and senate
legislative
This term means smaller rivers that branch off larger ones
Tributaries
Name 2 of the major Revolutionary War battles
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Long Island
Trenton and Princeton
Saratoga, Charleston
Cowpens, Yorktown
Place in Massachusetts where first settlers made their home
Plymouth
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
This document established the 3 branches of government
Constitution
Name all 5 of the Great Lakes
Huron
Ontario
Michigan
Erie
Superior