US History 1
Group of department heads who advise the president
cabinet
First President of the United States
George Washington
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill or Rights
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July, 4th. 1776
This state is located in the far Northwest corner of the continental United States.
Washinton (WA)
What is a tariff?
A tax on imported goods
This amendment guarantees the right to protest
1st Amendment
Who were the opposing sides in the American Revolution?
Patriots and British Loyalist
This man was is considered the "father" of the Constitution
James Madison
In what state would you find Baton Rouge?
Louisiana
What document states, "All men are created equal"?
Declaration of Independence
What is my name? I arranged for the colonies to create a single army, Join or Die was my motto.
Ben Franklin
This branch is responsible for making laws
Legislative Branch
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
The 2 houses that make up Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
The French and Indian War was won by this country
Britain
Which treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Revolutionary War
Executive
What free state was created with the Missouri Compromise?
Maine
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
The Federalist leader...
Alexander Hamilton
3 regions of original colonies
New England, Middle and Southern Colonies