The main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
The ten amendments to the constitution stating the rights and freedoms of United States cotizens.
Bill of Rights
Which branch interprets the law?
Judicial
Year the Constitution of the United States was adopted.
1787
River marked by the letter H.
Mississippi River
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured what fort from the British?
Fort Ticonderoga
Who is known as the "fighting parson," who helped defend his home from the British using paper from hymnals?
James Caldwell
America's first plan of government.
Articles of Confederation
Which branch includes congress?
Legislative
Nathan Hale was a spy for which army?
Continental

River marked by the letter C.
Colorado River
Where did Washington and his men spend the worst winter of the War for Independence?
Valley Forge
Who helped to secure forts in the Northwest Territory from the British?
George Rogers Clark
What document stated that the colonies were independent from English rule?
Declaration of Independence
Which branch enforces the law?
Executive
German soldiers hired by England to fight against the colonists.
Hessians
Mountain range in the Western part of the United States marked by the letter A.
Rocky Mountains
What battle is remembered as a great turning point in the War for Independence?
The Battle of Saratoga
Remembered as the "Father of the Constitutition."
James Madison
List of changes sent to King George III that needed to happen for a peaceful agreement between England and the Colonies.
Olive Branch Petition
Which branch has the Supreme Court?
Judicial
Type of government run by representatives chosen by the people.
Constitutional republic
Mountain range in the Eastern part of the United States marked by the letter F.
Appalachian Mountains
Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated in ___________?
Washington, D.C.
Captain of the Bonhomme Richard.
John Paul Jones
Plan of government for the United States today and the highest law.
Constitution of the United States
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
England surrendered after what battle?
Yorktown
Water way marked by the letter I.
Panama Canal
What river did Washington and his men cross on Christmas night to capture Trenton?
Delaware River