First three words of the U.S. Constitution
"We the people..."
The name of the Presidential wife who became a role model for future First Ladies?
Dolley Madison
The French Revolution and Napoleon's wars throughout Europe were for this reason.
Freedom from the Monarchy, to have a representative government.
This Person Killed Alexander Hamilton in a gun duel.
Aaron Burr
Name the three branches of U.S. government.
First 10 amendments to the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights
Name the first 5 presidents in order.
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe
This Island colony revolted against French forces, discouraging French expansion in America.
Haiti
Aaron Burr's role in government at the time of the duel with Hamilton.
Thomas Jefferson's Vice President
Who is in the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Which of our first three presidents was a big supporter of France and their revolutionary effort?
Thomas Jefferson
The name of the conference of European powers to reorganize the continent after the defeat of Napoleon.
Congress of Vienna
True or False: The Invention of the Cotton Gin lessened the need for slaves.
FALSE
Who is in the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President, Cabinet (departments & agencies)
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
These were the two different political parties at the end of the 1700s and beginning of the 1800s.
Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
These 4 countries were the main negotiators at the Congress of Vienna.
Austria, Great Britain, Prussia, Russia
Two downsides of the Industrial Revolution
Who is in the Legislative Branch
House of Representatives and the Senate (Congress)
Name 3 rights of the people protected by the government in the Bill of Rights.
Freedom of Speech / Freedom of Religion / Freedom of Press / Freedom to Assemble / Right to Bear Arms / ETC.
The Sedition Act made it a crime to publish false, scandalous, or malicious writings that criticized the government. Which president passed this?
John Adams
The name of the War that changed momentum and led to Napoleon's downfall.
Peninsular War
This made the Americas off-limits for any further European colonization.
The Monroe Doctrine
The name of the Chief Justice who made the most influential Supreme Court decision in American History.
John Marshall