Sept. 11, 2001
Mayflower Compact
American Documents
Hodge Podge
Branches of Government
100
Two-word phrase that best describes Al-Qaeda
What is a terrorist network?
100
Pilgrims
Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?
100
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
100
Because the Constitution needed changes to best protect the rights of Americans.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?
100
Makes sure that no branch is more powerful than the others.
What are checks and balances?
200
The person responsible for the terrorist attacts against America on 9/11?
Who is Osama bin Laden?
200
Provided law and order for the colonists at Plymouth Colony.
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
200
"We the People..."
What are the first 3 words of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
200
The rulebook for government in the United States.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
200
Makes laws.
What does the Legislative Branch do?
300
The passengers took the plane over from the hijackers.
What can we infer about the fourth plane that was hijacked on 9/11?
300
1620
What year was the Mayflower Compact Signed?
300
The Colonists wanted to break from England and form an independent nation.
What was the Declaration of Independence written?
300
The U.S. invaded Afghanistan.
What was an effect of September 11?
300
Carries out laws.
What does the Executive Branch do?
400
The majority of Muslims are nonviolent.
What is the main difference between the beliefs of Al-Qaeda terrorists and most Muslims?
400
First celebrated in the Fall of 1621.
What is Thanksgiving.
400
He wrote the U.S. Constitution.
Who is James Madison?
400
Also called radical fundamentalists.
Who are Al-Qaeda terrorists?
400
Decides if laws are unconstitutional.
What does the Judical Branch do?
500
About 3,000
How many people lost their lives on 9/11?
500
The first document to establish a government in America.
What the Mayflower Compact?
500
Religion, Speech, Assembly and Petition.
What 4 freedoms are listed in the 1st Amendment?
500
To provide protection.
What is the meaning of "to harbor?"
500
Form of government in which people rule.
What is a democracy?
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