Causes of the American Revolution
The American Revolution
Creating the US Government
Potpourri
100
What famous slogan represents the Patriots feelings about the Stamp Act?
"No Taxation without Representation!"
100
In what year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
100
True or False: The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the US constitution.
True!
100
I have a tail and a head, but no body. What am I?
A Coin!
200
Describe the Boston Tea Party. What happened? Be specific.
On December 16th, 1773 the Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as Native Americans before boarding the three ships: Beaver, Dartmouth, and Eleanor. They then threw crates of Tea (from the British East India Company) into Boston Harbor in order to protest the Tea Act.
200
When was the Battle of Trenton? What famous event happened the night before the battle?
December 26th 1776- On Christmas George Washington famously led the Continental army across the Delaware river in order to suprise attack the Hessians in Trenton.
200
Which group of people supported the ratification (or passing) of the Constitution?
The Federalists
200
In the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, what is the name of Percy's sword?
(In English)
Riptide.
300
Describe the events of the Boston Massacre from 2 perspectives: Loyalists and Patriots.
Loyalists: An angry mob of rebellious colonists attacked the British Soldiers with snowballs, rocks, and clam shells. The British troops shot into the crowd in order to defend themselves.
Patriots: The British soldiers shot and killed 5 innocent colonists who were protesting their unfair taxes.
300
When did the American Revolution begin? When did it end?
The first battles of the American Revolution was the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775.
The last battle of the American Revolution was the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.
300
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The federal government was too weak- it could not enforce the laws.
300
In what city is this famous landmark located?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
400
Name 4 of the unfair laws that the colonists were upset about in the years before the American Revolution.
The Proclamation of 1763
The Stamp Act
The Townshend Acts
The Tea Act
The Intolerable Acts (this includes the Quartering Act)
400
Define Unalienable rights. What unalienable rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence? What do these rights mean?
Unalienable rights are rights that cannot be taken away or denied.
In the Declaration of Independence it says that everyone has unalienable rights and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Life: the right to life means that nobody can end your life.
Liberty: the right to liberty means freedom
Pursuit of happiness: The right to do what makes you happy, as long as it is safe and legal.
400
Define Precedent. Give two examples of precedents set by President Washington.
A Precedent is an early example that can be used as a guide.
Some important precedents set by George Washington include:
The President being called "Mr. President"
The two-term limit
The Presidents Cabinet of advisors
400
Name all 6 Avengers from The Avengers (2012).
Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye