End of Revolutionary War
What year did the Americans write the declaration of independence from Britain?
1776
What was the first version of the constitution?
Articles of Confederation
How do citizens participate in government?
Voting, jury duty, paying taxes, obeying the laws
Why was western expansion important?
More land, more resources to have and trade, more opportunity for people, overcrowding
Who was the first president of the united states?
George Washington
What treaty did the Americans and British sign ending the war
Treaty of Paris
What does it mean to ratify something?
to approve a document
What is a plan for government
the constitution
a person who settles new land
pioneer
Who was a interpreter and a guide during the Corpse of Discovery?
Sacagawea
What were some of the problems that the new United States had?
No government, every state had its own money, laws, rules, and boarders
What did the bill of rights do?
Protect our rights
How many branches of government are there and what are they?
3 - Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What trail went from Missouri all the way to Oregon
Oregon Trail
The person who bought the Louisiana Purchase from France?
Thomas Jefferson
What year did George Washington become the first president?
1789
What does it mean to veto
To refuse
The right to be told what you did wrong and the right to defend myself?
Due Process
Wat 2 pioneers led the expedition called the Corpse of Discovery?
Lewis and Clark
What state did Daniel Boone help settle
Kentucky
The Revolutionary War effectively ended on October 19, 1781, when British forces surrendered in the battle of?
Yorktown
Where did the delegates meet to sign the Constitution?
Independence Hall
What does the Legislative Branch of government do
Makes Laws
A journey made for a special purpose
Expedition
What French leader sold the USA the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon