Unit 1
How did the Plains tribes use buffalo?
For food, clothes, shelter (tipis), tools.
Which three continents were part of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
Africa, Europe, and the Americas were part of the Atlantic Slave Trade.
What did the colonists mean by the phrase “No taxation without representation”?
Colonists believed they should not be taxed without having representation in Parliament.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual rights
What were totem poles used for?
To show family history and important stories.
What did enslaved Africans do to preserve their culture?
Enslaved Africans sang songs, cooked, and danced
Which battle was the turning point of the American Revolution, convincing France to join the colonists?
The Battle of Saratoga.
What problem with the Articles of Confederation led to the creation of the Constitution?
The Articles created a weak central government that could not enforce laws.
What were plank houses made of? (Northwest)
Cedar wood from the forests
How many Colonies were there and what are the names of the three regions?
13, New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What is the purpose of federalism in the U.S. Constitution?
To divide power between national and state governments and prevent either from becoming too powerful.
What did tribes in the Southwest use to build their houses?
They used Adobe (sun-dried mud)
What did African Americans do to gain freedom in Spanish Florida?
They converted to Catholicism, fought in the militia, and swore loyalty to Spain.
What principle in the Constitution prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What unalienable rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.