The American Revolution
Who did the Americans fight in the Revolutionary War?
Great Britain.
The _____ of the Constitution states that "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
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Where was the last battle of the war of 1812?
New Orleans.
What cash crop vastly expanded slavery in the South?
Cotton.
What were two events that helped lead to the start of the American Revolution?
Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Coercive Acts, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Townsend Acts, etc
What are the 3 branches of the Constitution?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Which US president signed the Indian Removal Act into law?
Andrew Jackson.
Who purchased the Louisiana purchase that led to Westward Expansion?
Thomas Jefferson.
In 30 seconds, list as many superheroes as you can on your board. Winner gets the points.
Various
What was the final battle of the American Revolution?
What is the term used to describe the powers and legal tools that keep each branch of government from growing too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What were three tribes that were sent west of the Mississippi River by the Indian Removal Act?
Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Seminole, Chickasaw
What were three cash crops grown in the South?
Tobacco, Cotton, Sugar.
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia.
Who won the Revolutionary War?
America.
What are two freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition
Who won the war of 1812?
The U.S.
Who did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase from? Bonus if you can list both the person AND nation.
France, Napoleon Bonaparte.
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Who was the commander of the American forces during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington.
How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
10
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What was weird about the Battle of New Orleans?
From what continent did most American slaves originate?
Africa.
Who was the son of Viking Erik the Red
Leif Erikson