Early Explorers
What century did the majority of the exploration of America take place?
16th century
The first permanent colony survived due to this man and his motto “He that will not work shall not eat.”
Captain John Smith
Paul Revere and this man warned John Hancock and Samuel Adams that the British were coming
William Dawes
The powers are divided among the 3 different branches of government
separation of powers
Right to bear arms
2
The Protestant Reformation was begun by whom?
Martin Luther
The first permanent settlement
Jamestown
Who gave a speech "Give me liberty or give me death?"
Patrick Henry
the process of becoming a citizen of another country
naturalisation process
Right to trial by jury and not testify against yourself; the right to remain silent
5
England, France, and the Dutch hoped to discover
Northwest Passage to Asia
This was the first written constitution in America
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
This agreement was suppose to stop settlers from moving further west
Proclamation of 1763
The _______________________ can rule that a law is unconstitutional, even though the other two branches of government have approved it.
Judicial Branch/Supreme Court
Rights to legal search and seizure
4
Which explorer is America named after?
Amerigo Vesspuci
True/False: 24. The Proclamation of 1763 ended the French and Indian War.
True
True/False The French were fighting the Native Americans for land in North America.
False - France/Native Americans vs. British
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is
Speaker of the House
Right to a fair and speedy trial
6
Which conquistador landed on the east coast of present-day Mexico in 1519?
Hernan Cortes
True/False The settlers of Roanoke vanished around 1590, never to be seen again.
True
The Green Mountain Boys, who captured the British-held Fort Ticonderoga, were led by:
Ethan Allen
How many justices are on the Supreme Court
9
Right to not house soldiers in homes
3