Revolutionary War
Early Republic
U.S Government
States/Capitals
Random
100
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
100
Who was the first President?
George Washington
100
How many Senators does each State have?
2
100
What is the Capital of Tennessee?
Nashville
100
The Tallest Building on Earth is the Burj Khalifa standing at 2,722 ft. Where is it located:
A) Tokyo
B) Shanghai
C) Abu Dhabi
D) Dubai
DUBAI
200
What is the difference between these 3 terms:
- Loyalist
- Patriot
- Neutral
Loyalist - Supports the crown and Great Britain
Patriot - Supports the idea of Independence
Neutral - Indifferent. May support either side but fear retaliation from Government ("Parliament")
200
What was the plan that would divide the enslaved population in southern states by 3/5ths so that they could boost the states total population number and increase the number of seats for the states House members in the National Government?
Three Fifths Compromise
200
How are the number of seats for the House of Representatives determined?
State Population - more people that live in the State the more chairs (spots) you can have. (ex. 1 chair for every 500,000 people)
200
What is the Capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
200
What year did Americans Land on the Moon?
Apollo 11 - 1969
300
What General helped train the Colonists as Valley Forge and what country was able to help assist the Colonists during the War?
300
Was the United States driven by Declared Values or Economic Interests? Explain or give one example.
Economic Interests - Didn't Trade with Haiti or help "Republic" France in dealing with Great Britain. They threatened to Kill Native Americans and told them the land belonged to the U.S and was bought with the Louisiana Purchase.
300
Complete both equations with 4 words: NJ Plan, VA Plan, Big State, Small State
1) ________ = __________
2) ________ = __________
VA Plan = Big State
NJ Plan = Small State
300
Kansas City is in what State?
Missouri
300
What group of Animals is Known as a Pride?
Lions!
400
This is the Old Town House in Boston MA. It currently serves as a Museum and T-Station but once upon a time it was the tallest building in the Colonies and States. An event happened here known as the Boston Massacre. What was this event?
On March 5, 1770, seven British soldiers fired into a crowd of angry Bostonians, killing five, wounding another six, and angering an entire colony. This would serve as Propaganda for the Colonists and fuel ideas for the Revolutionary War.
400
BONUS POINTS: +100 (for everyone!)
(1) What were at least 2 things that the President told Meriwhether Lewis to record on his journey? (2) Who was the President?
(1) Weapons, Land, People, Plants, Animals, Vegetation, Terrain, and Crops. Trail the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean. (2) Thomas Jefferson
400
How can one Branch "check" another Branch/ Give an Example
Veto, approve cabinet members, declare laws unconstitutional, declare war etc.
400
What is the Capital of Wisconsin?
Madison
400
What is the deepest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
500
Place these events in chronological order
Stamp and Sugar Act, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Declaration of Independence, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, French and Indian War, Intolerable Acts and the Tea Act
(1) French/Indian War (2) Sugar/Stamp (3) Boston Massacre (4) Tea Act (5) Boston Tea Party (6) Intolerable Acts (7) Battle of Lexington and Concord (8) Declaration of Independence
500
What was the name of the women who helped Lewis and Clark along their journey so that they could travel safely through the Native American Territory?
Sacagawea
500
What are the Three Branches of Government and Name the highest position of each.
Executive - President
Legislative - Congress
Judicial - Supreme Court
500
Salem is the Capital of which State??
Oregon
500
What is the process called when plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis