Category 1
Native Americans came to the Americas by
walking across a land bridge
What was the violent protest in Boston which became famous as an example of British brutality?
the Boston Massacre
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Legislative
Which branch of government is the President the head of?
What are the first ten amendments added to the Constitution known as?
Bill of Rights
Who was the highest ranking General of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
Which war caused England to have debt and begin to tax the colonists at a higher level?
French and Indian War
Which branch of government can declare that laws are unconstitutional?
Judicial
What was the purpose of the checks and balances set up by the Constitution?
to make sure that no one branch of government would have too much power.
Which amendment contains your five basic freedoms?
1st
Which country set up the colonies which eventually became the United States?
England
Men and women in the colonies refused to buy the newly taxed goods, What is this type of protest known as?
Boycott
Which city held the Constitutional Convention?
Philadelphia
Which branch of government can either sign or veto a bill?
Executive
Which amendment guarantees your right to own a gun?
2nd
Where was the shot heard round the world fired?
Lexington
What did the colonists mean when they cried “No taxation without representation”?
They would not pay any taxes made by a government of people they did not get to elect.
How many amendments are part of the Constitution?
27
How many members are on the United States Supreme Court?
9
What does POW stand for?
Prisoners of War
What was the name of Thomas Paine’s famous pamphlet urging the colonists to become independent?
Common Sense
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to tell England that the 13 colonies were now free and independent states
How many members are in the United States Senate?
100
How many terms in office can a President serve?
2
Who was the first President of the United States under the U.S. Constitution?
George Washington