American Revolution
What was the slogan for when a government makes people pay taxes when they don’t have a voice in the government?
No taxation without representation.
What is the main purpose of the US Constitution?
To set up the framework of the government
What did the US end up with when President Jefferson purchased the entire Louisiana Territory?
New Orleans
Native Americans tended to settle near rivers, why?
farming and transportation
What is her favorite animal?
Polar bear
Name the Act that forced colonists to provide shelter and food to British soldiers.
The Quartering Act
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the US Constitution?
To explain why the Constitution was written
What was one major warning in George Washington’s Farewell Address?
Avoid permanent alliances with foreign countries
What are the three requirements to become the President?
35, natural born citizen, and live in the US for 14 years
What number does she dislike very much?
5
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the power to govern come from?
The People
What does the Constitution include separation of powers and checks and balances?
Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To explore the land gained from the Louisiana Purchase
Why did Native Americans develop different cultures?
Adapted to their environment in different ways
What is her favorite breakfast food?
French toast
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare freedom from British rule
Which principle of government is demonstrated by the phrase “We the People”?
Popular Sovereignty
Where one’s supporters were given jobs in the government
Spoils System
What was the Seneca Falls Convention about?
Women's rights
What is her favorite Buffalo sports team?
Buffalo Bandits
Why did America’s first government, the Articles of Confederation, fail?
The states had more power than the federal government
What was the Great Compromise?
A two-house legislative branch in which states would be represented equally in one house and by the state’s population in the other house
What was the main idea expressed in the Monroe Doctrine?
The United States will not interfere in European matters and Europe will not colonize the Western Hemisphere
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To create a government that could make laws and rules for the colony
How many nieces and nephews does she have?
2