General Knowledge
Who ruled Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
Includes 27 grievances against the King.
DOI
Declaration of Independence
A photograph of Abraham Lincoln at a battlefield.
Primary
U.S. Representative
National
The French and Indian War was fought between which two powerful countries?
Britain and France
Starts with "We the People...."
CON
Constitution
The autobiography of Mark Twain.
Primary Source
Attorney General of Nevada
State
The Stamp Act was passed for what reason?
Britain was in debt following the French and Indian War.
Gave the states too much power and the national government not enough power.
AOC
Articles of Confederation
The Constitution of the United States of America
Primary Source
Mayor of Sparks
Local
Name one thing that caused tension between Britain and the American colonists.
1) taxation without representation
2) unfair treatment by the British troops
3) Frustrations with King George III
BOR
Bill of Rights
Secondary Source
Washoe County Clerk
Local
He invented the lightning rod and became famous throughout the world.
Benjamin Franklin
DOI
Declaration of Independence
A biography of John Adams.
Secondary Source
President of the United States
National
Final Jeopardy: Put the following documents in order from first to last.
AOC, BOR, CON, DOI
DOI (Declaration of Independence)
AOC (Articles of Confederation)
CON (The Constitution)
BOR (Bill of Rights)