American Revolution (Chapter 1)
U.S. Constitution
(Chapter 2)
(Chapter 2)
How our Government works (Chapter3)
Geography & Symbols (Chapter 4)
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Who ruled the 13 colonies?
King George and the British Parliament
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What was the first version of the U.S. Government?
Articles of Confederation
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What are the 3 levels of government?
National, State, Local
100
Which holiday is celebrated on December 25?
CHRISTMAS
100
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
200
Identify three causes for the American Revolution.
A. Slavery
B. The Stamp Act
C. The Sugar Act
D. Immigration
E. The Boston Tea Party
DAILY DOUBLE: B, C, E
200
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution is called _________
the Bill of Rights
200
List 4 civic virtues
volunteering, running for office, serving on a committee, voting
200
Which statements are true about the U.S. flag? (Choose 2)
A. The flag’s stars represent the number of states in the United States.
B. The flag’s thirteen stripes represent the thirteen colonies.
C. The flag’s red and white stripes represent the division of the north and south.
D. The flag’s stars represent the number of victories the Continental Army had against the British.
A and B
200
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
300
Why did Parliament make the colonist pay taxes?
To pay for the war
300
Which describes a federal system of government?
A. Power is shared between the national government and the individual states.
B. Power is held by the voting public and government leaders.
C. Power is held only by the central government.
D. Power is held only by individual states.
A
300
300
Which statements best describe the relative location of the United States?
Select the two correct answers.
A. It is south of the equator.
B. It is east of the prime meridian.
C. It is in the Western Hemisphere.
D. It is part of the continents of Europe and Asia.
E. It is between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean
Daily DOUBLE: C. and E.
300
What is one right or freedom promised to us from the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
400
Which event in 1773 led to the Coercive Acts, also know as the Intolerable Acts? (
A. Battle of Trenton
B. Boston Tea Party
C. Battles of Lexington and Concord
D. First Continental Congress meets
B.
400
Put the following events in order:
Bill of rights
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
DAILY DOUBLE:
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
400
How can a person become a citizen of the United States? (Choose 3)
A. join the U.S. military
B. be born in the U.S. or one of its territories
C. memorize and recite the Declaration of Independence
D. have a parent or parents who were U.S. citizens when they were born
E. go through the naturalization process
F. earn a college degree
DAILY DOUBLE: B, D, E
400
Which continent is Europe?
B
400
What is our chant for the 3 branches of government?
I know, I know, the 3 branches of government. Legislative writes the laws, executive enforces laws, Judicial branch interprets laws. I know, I know, the 3 branches of government.
500
Why was the American Revolution significant?
The American Revolution was significant because it Americans independence!
500
What are 2 accomplishments of George Washington?
George Washington led the Continental Army and was the first president of the USA
500
What are the 3 branches of government and what are the functions of the branches?
Legislative Branch: writes the laws
Executive Branch: enforces laws
Judicial Branch: interprets laws
500
Label the Parts of the map
1- map title, 2- map key, 3- map scale, 4- compass rose
500
What is the chant for the proclamation of 1763?
Go west to the Appalachians, Go west to the Appalachians, Oh NO you can't, Oh NO you can't. King George sent proclamation for the Indian situation, Oh NO you can't, Oh NO you can't