Early US History 1
This document sets up the government
the Constitution
What event of colonial resistance happened in 1773?
Boston Tea Party
What were the two plans proposed in the Constitutional Convention called?
The number of original colonies
13
The term for a US President
4 years
A promise of loyalty to the U.S. and the flag
the Pledge of Allegiance
Where was the Constitution written?
What is the Constitutional Convention?
What was the name of the British king we declared independence from?
King George III
The exact date the Declaration of Independence was written
July 4th, 1776
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
This branch enforces the laws.
What is the Executive Branch?
What is the President?
The man who defended Captain Preston in the Boston Massacre trial.
John Adams
These 2 houses, or parts, make up the Legislative Branch
The Senate and the House of Representatives
This branch makes the laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
What is Congress?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
natural rights.
What is the name of the law passed by Britain that resulted in British soldiers staying in colonial homes?
What is the Quartering Act?
Group of people who advise the president
the cabinet
George Washington
Territory sold to the U.S. by France
the Louisiana Territory
This branch interprets the laws.
the Judicial Branch. (the Supreme Court)