American Presidents
Who were the first 5 American Presidents?
George Washington, John Adam, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe
What was the leading industry in New England?
Ship Building
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
Ten
What happened during the Columbian Exchange?
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What political party was John Adams a part of?
Federalist Party
Name at least 2 exports of the New England Colonies
Lumbar, Grain, Furs, Fish
What was the primary reason for enacting the Bill of Rights?
To protect the civil rights of the American people
Who was the Old World and who was the New World?
The Old World is Europe and the New World is North and South America
What informed Britain that the 13 colonies were breaking away from them?
The Declaration of Independence
When farmers protested the tax on whiskey, Washington sent troops to stop the uprising, showing the strength. What was this protest called?
The Whiskey Rebellion
Why is the main reason that the New England colonies are set up?
Religious Freedom
The Second Amendment protects the rights of the American people:
To own and carry weapons
Who helped to develop the Columbian Exchange?
Columbus' voyages to North America
What was the reason behind the Revolutionary War?
A war between the British and the Colonists. The Colonists wanted to be free of the British rule.
Which of the first 5 presidents was not from Virgina?
John Adams
What is a Colonist?
The Third Amendment was a response to which piece of British legislation?
The Quartering Act
What did the Native Americans teach the Europeans?
The Native Americans taught the Europeans how to grow corn, potatoes, peanuts, tomatoes and squash.
Who are the Minutemen?
Member of the militia during the American Revolution who could be ready to fight in 60 seconds
Which president bought Louisiana from Napoleon Bonaparte from France?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the 13 Original Colonies?
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
The Fifth Amendment guarantees the right:
To be tried only once for the same offense
Name 2 things that the Old World brought to the New World
Coffee, Sugarcane, Horses, Pigs, Malaria and the Common Cold
What year did the Boston Massacre occur?
1770