Name at least two of the three ships that Christopher Columbus and his crew sailed on when they traveled to North America.
Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
100
What is the name of the first permanent settlement in the colonies? (Hint: It was established in Virginia in 1607.)
Jamestown Colony
100
Who is considered the "Father of our Country?" (Hint: He was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.)
George Washington
100
Name the three branches of the U.S. government.
legislative, executive, and judicial
200
What are the three largest countries in North America?
United States, Canada, and Mexico
200
Which explorer died before he was able to sail around the world? (Hint: His crew made it all the way around the world.)
Ferdinand Magellan
200
What is the name of the settlement that was established by the Pilgrims in Massachusetts?
Plymouth Colony
200
Which law that upset the colonists put a tax on legal documents, such as marriage papers, wills, playing cards, and even dice?
Stamp Act
200
What is the U.S. Constitution?
It is a document written in 1787 that created our three branches of government. It is still the "law of the land" today.
300
In which two hemispheres is the United States?
northern and western hemispheres
300
Which three European countries did most of the exploring and colonizing in North America?
England, France, and Spain
300
Name at least five of the original 13 colonies.
New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
300
Which patriot took part in the Boston Tea Party and is most famous for warning colonists that the British were coming prior to the battle of Lexington?
Paul Revere
300
Name at least three freedoms that individuals are guaranteed by the First Amendment.
freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, right of petition, and right of assembly
400
Explain why the average temperature in Miami, Florida is higher than the average temperature in Columbus, Ohio.
Miami is closer to the equator, where there is more direct sunlight.
400
Which region of Native Americans was known for making totem poles - Native Americans of the Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, or West?
Native Americans of the West
400
Explain at least one difference between Colonial Times and present day.
Answers will vary.
400
Explain what the patriots wanted and what the loyalists wanted during the American Revolution.
The patriots wanted their independence from England. The loyalists wanted to remain loyal to England.
400
Name at least two responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries, and registering for selective service
500
Name at least five of the seven continents.
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica
500
Which region of Native Americans was dependent on buffalo for food, clothing, etc. - Native Americans of the Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, or West?
Native Americans of the Plains
500
Name at least one reason why people chose to leave Europe to come to the colonies.
Possible answers: They were in search of a better way of life, cheap land, a greater opportunity to earn a living, or religious freedom. Or, the Jamestown colonists came in search of gold.
500
What is the Declaration of Independence?
It is a document written in 1776 declaring that the colonies wanted their freedom from England.
500
What is a democracy?
It is a government created by the people for the people.