American Rev.
Which Revolutionary War battle was known as the "Shot Heard Round the World?"
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What is the purpose of the checks and balances in our government?
What was the last battle of the Revolutionary War? (It happened after a treaty had already been signed)
Battle of New Orleans
Describe what Manifest Destiny was.
-the belief that Americans were ordained by God to expand westward
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
Which battle convinced France to ally with the colonies and is considered a major turning point in the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
What is a democratic republic?
A government where power rests with elected representatives and the people.
What is the name of the line that splits the nation in the Missouri compromise?
36, 30 line
What government policy allowed the Trail of Tears to happen?
Indian Removal Act
What is the only planet in our solar system that spins clockwise?
Venus
What is the name of the influential pamphlet that urged colonists to break away from England?
Common Sense
What is the 3/5th compromise?
What area of land were Lewis and Clark set to explore?
What was the debate in the US regarding admitting Texas as a state?
-Added another slave state and upset the balance of free and slave states
Which continent is in all four hemispheres?
Africa
What is the significance of the Stamp Act?
-direct tax on colonists, led to widespread anger/protests
-"no taxation w/o representation"
What was one of the flaws with the Articles of Confederation?
-weak national government
-no ability to create national tax
-no ability to raise/hold national army
What were the Alien and Sedition acts?
-Made it illegal to criticize the government
-Made it more difficult for immigrants to enter the country
Who led the Education Reform movement?
Horace Mann
-focused on free public school education for all children
Which country has been ranked "happiest in the world" for the past seven years straight?
Finland
What is the significance of Valley Forge?
-showed the resilience of the Continental army, raised morale in the process
-allowed troops to train/become more disciplined
-Washington showcased his leadership
What is a bicameral legislature?
Two separate chambers in government.
-For example: The US has a House of Representatives and a Senate
Why is the Marbury v. Madison supreme court case important?
Established the concept of judicial review
Why is the Seneca Falls Convention significant?
-demanded equal rights for all, but specifically voting rights for women
-first major mobilization of women for equal political rights
What do you call a group of owls?
A parliament