When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Who was the first President?
George Washington
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What is the Capital of Tennessee?
Nashville
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
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")
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?
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)
What is the Capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
What year did Americans Land on the Moon?
Apollo 11 - 1969
What General helped train the Colonists as Valley Forge and what country was able to help assist the Colonists during the War?
Was the United States driven by Declared Values or Economic Interests? Explain or give one example.
1) ________ = __________
2) ________ = __________
VA Plan = Big State
NJ Plan = Small State
Kansas City is in what State?
Missouri
What group of Animals is Known as a Pride?
Lions!
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.
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
How can one Branch "check" another Branch/ Give an Example
What is the Capital of Wisconsin?
Madison
What is the deepest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
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
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
What are the Three Branches of Government and Name the highest position of each.
Executive - President
Legislative - Congress
Judicial - Supreme Court
Salem is the Capital of which State??
Oregon
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