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Which tax created by Great Britain forced the colonies to pay extra money for all products that used paper, including books, newspaper, and playing cards?
What is the Stamp Act
What battle marked a turning point in the Revolution where an entire British army was captured in the forests of northern New York and the French became convinced to join the fight and assist the Americans (1777)?
What is the Battle of Saratoga
The Founding Fathers created ______ branches of government to ensure a separation of powers and make certain that no one branch would have too much power or influence in the government
What is Three
The first amendment guarantees citizens the freedom of ______, which protects their ability to speak and say their opinions and ideas as long as they do not threaten physical violence against another person
What is Speech
This person is able to veto laws passed by Congress if they believe the laws are unhelpful or do not represent the wishes of the American people (part of the executive branch)
Who is the President
This event saw Patriots dressed as Native Americans throw millions of dollars worth of tea into Boston Harbor to protest new taxes
What is the Boston Tea Party
Which battle marked the end of the Revolution, as British commander Lord Cornwallis was completely surrounded on both land and sea with no means of escape (1780)?
What is the Battle of Yorktown
To which branch of the government does the President of the United States belong, where he seeks to enforce the law and make sure the country is safe and secure?
What is the Executive Branch
The freedom of ________ gives Americans the ability to worship and believe what they wish, and it ensures that no one is mistreated based on their spiritual practices
What is Religion
This branch of government is able to overrule and remove laws passed by the Executive and Legislative branches that it believes are unfair and take away citizens' constitutional rights
What is the Judicial Branch
Which group was responsible for attacking British tax collectors by tarring and feathering them to protest the unfair taxes of the British government?
What is the Sons of Liberty
At which location did George Washington rest the Continental Army for the winter of 1777-1778 so they may train and prepare for continuing the fight against Britain the following spring?
What is Valley Forge
Which branch is responsible for determining if laws are fair and do not threaten the rights of the American people (the court system)?
What is the Judicial Branch
This word refers to a document or letter written to the government with signatures of citizens requesting a change in the law or how the government works
What is a Petition
Which branch of government decides who get nominated (chosen for) the Supreme Court of the United States?
What is the Executive Branch
This law passed by the British government allowed for British soldiers to live in the homes of American colonists without needing to pay for food or rent, and without colonists being able to deny entry to the soldiers
What is the Quartering Act
Which military conflict set the events of the Revolution in motion, with France being removed from the colonies and Great Britain going deeply into debt as they fought to defend their American colonies (1754-1763)?
What is the French and Indian War
In the U.S. Senate, which is part of the Legislative branch and is in charge of making the country's laws, how many representatives does each state get?
What is Two
Under the freedom of ________, Americans are allowed to gather in groups on public property to protest and speak out against different issues in the country, as long as they are not breaking the law, being violent, or destroying property
What is Assembly
List two powers that are only available to the federal government and not to state or local governments
What is Printing Money and Declaring War
This Patriot wrote a famous speech where he proudly declared, "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!", in order to inspire the colonists to fight back against Great Britain
Who is Patrick Henry
Which battle(s) marked the beginning of the Revolution and saw British forces fighting Patriot minutemen in the towns and countryside outside Boston as they worked to capture Patriot leaders and weapon stockpiles (1775)?
What is the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Concord
Which branch of the government is responsible for officially declaring war on other countries or nations?
What is the Legislative Branch
This section of the first amendment protects Americans ability to access information and reporting about the world without restrictions or penalties from the government (newspapers, articles, podcasts, Youtube and video sharing, etc.)
What is the Freedom of Press
The legislative branch is allowed to _______ the president of the United States if they believe he is not carrying out his duty, is breaking the law, or is using the office of the president to help himself
What is Impeach