This was the name of people that were loyal to the colonies and were fighting for freedom from King George.
Patriots
100
Something that stands for or represents something else
What is a symbol
100
This document was known as a "break-up" letter. It listed our complaints and explained that we would no longer be a part of British rule. It was signed by 56 brave men.
The Declaration of Indpendence
100
What is the definition of Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the U.S. was destined to take over North America
100
What does the word "ACQUIRE" mean?
To get something. You can acquire things by purchase, trading, taking, or by gift.
200
The town of Lexington was known for a very important reason. What is this reason?
The Shot Heard Round the World
200
A reason for doing something. Example: The Early Europeans had several reasons for exploring.
What is motive.
200
This document was known as weak form of government. It gave too much power to the states and not enough to the National government. It was soon replaced.
Articles of Confederation
200
Thomas Jefferson made a very important decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France. It eventually doubled the size of the U.S. What was France so willing to give up this piece of property?
They needed money because they were involved in a war.
200
Name one "reason" that early explorers chose to explore.
1. To claim land
2. To search for riches
3. To look for a land route to Asia
4. To spread Christianity
300
Name the leader of the Patriot forces during the American Revolution.
George Washington
300
The name of a working farm that usually consisted of a big house and depended upon the use of slaves
What is a plantation.
300
This document replaced the Articles of Confederation as our national plan of government. It is still used today.
The Constitution
300
Lewis and Clark were sent on an expedition for two reasons. Name one of the two reasons.
1. To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
2. To explore the area for plants, animals, people.
300
Define the quartering act.
This act required colonists to house and feed British soldiers in their own homes.
400
This event happened after the British tried to force the Colonists to purchase tea only from British ships.
Boston Tea Party
400
Another word for complaints. Example: The United States listed several complaints about the way Britain was treating the colonies at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence.
What is Grievances
400
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
400
Tell what the 8th amendment guarantees.
1. No cruel and unusual punishments
2. No excessive fines
500
This battle became known as the turning point of the war for the colonists.
Saratoga
500
These "acts" enforced by King George were known to be very harsh and unacceptable. The worst one was the blocking off of the Boston Harbor to any shipping coming or going.
What is the Intolerable acts.
500
The first amendment covers 5 rights. What are they?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
500
Name the most negative consequence of the United States moving west
It pushed American Indians off of their own land and sent them to reservations.
500
Fill in the blank
We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, and ________ _______ ________________.