The American Revolution
Battles of Lexington and Concord
What are the 3 branches of our government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
When was the Constitution signed?
1787
What are the largest and smallest states by land area?
Alaska (Largest) and Rhode Island (Smallest)
Which US president was elected to 4 terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the name of the governing body over the American colonies who first gathered in 1774 and later in 1776 to adopt the Declaration of Independence?
The Continental Congress
What are the two chambers of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What does our Constitution do?
It sets up our government, divides power to different branches, gives some power to the states, protects rights, etc.
Name all 4 states that make up the "Four Corners"
Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico
Which US President never be elected to President or Vice President?
Gerald Ford
What year was the Boston Tea Party?
1773
What is the official name of the President rejecting a bill from becoming a law?
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution and join the Union?
Delaware
What group of people is known as the primary advisory body to the President?
The Cabinet
What key role did Benjamin Franklin play in the American Revolution?
Diplomat to France who secured French support through military and financial aid
How many members of the Senate are there?
100
What is the name for the principle that divides powers between a central national government and individual state governments?
Federalism
In which state was President Lincoln born?
Kentucky
Name the first 5 presidents in order.
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe
What marked the end of the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris in 1783
435
How many signatures are on the Constitution?
39
Which US state is home to the most Presidents?
Virginia
Who was the first President to be born a US citizen?
Martin Van Buren (8th President)