This city is known as the "Cradle of Liberty" is close to Archway Schools.
Philadelphia
100
This is a form of government in which people rule; not a king or queen.
Democracy
100
King John was forced to sign this document in 1215. Its name means "Great Charter".
The Magna Carta
100
This word means "to yield"
Cede
200
This man presented many ideas in Europe, one of which stated that people were "born free, equal, and independent." His ideas influenced Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
John Locke
200
This country originally had control of the 13 colonies until the U.S. claimed independence.
Great Britain, Britain or England.
200
A government in which the power of the monarch (or government) was limited, not absolute.
Limited Government
200
This document was the basis for our Bill of Rights in our Constitution. One of the ideas represented in this document is that "Monarchs do not have a divine right to rule."
The English Bill of Rights
200
This was the 3rd state to be approved as a state.
New Jersey
300
He was the main author and chief architect of the Declaration of Independence. He was a very quiet and painfully shy man.
Thomas Jefferson
300
This was the site in Massachusetts where the Pilgrims landed after their voyage and built their settlement.
Plymouth Rock
300
A government in which people elect delegates to represent them, and make laws and conduct government.
Representative Government
300
This document lays out how our government will be established, and it explains the powers of each branch of government. James Madison is often called the "Father" of this document.
The Constitution
300
This is the money a government collects from taxes or other sources.
Revenue
400
This group of people were the first to settle in Massachusetts. When they got there, they were aided by Native Americans. This event is later known as Thanksgiving.
The Pilgrims
400
This is the name for England's version of the Senate and House of Representatives, which is the inspiration for our Congress.
Parliament
400
What issue did the delegates in the Constitutional Convention refuse to settle in 1787?
Slavery
400
This document created our first system of government,which was an absolute failure. This document was ratified by all 13 states in March of 1781.
The Articles of Confederation
400
This person's face will appear on the new $20 bill.
Harriet Tubman
500
Who was the king of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
500
This was name of the convention hall where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence was created.
Constitution Hall or Carpenter's Hall
500
This idea means "political disorder", which occurs when government breaks down and is no longer able to fulfill his job.
Anarchy
500
This document is connected to the Constitution and includes the first 10 amendments, many of which you all enjoy.
The Bill of Rights
500
3 PART QUESTION:
Name the last 3 presidents starting with the current one.