Unit 1 Review
An act that taxed all paper items... such as newspapers
Stamp Act
The Bill of Rights tells the government that the ________ have basic rights.
People
What made Washington. a good commander for the Continental Army?
He had military experience. He could unite people.
What is the system responsible for making sure one branch of government does not become too powerful?
Checks and Balances.
What innovative technology helped boats and trains travel faster?
Steam engine
An event that angered colonists because of a tax places on tea
Boston Tea Party
A right that cannot be taken away
unalienable rights
As a leader Washington helped the Continental Army succeed by overcoming many __________.
Challenges
Nile River
Amazon Rainforest
Mississippi River
Mediterranean Sea
MS River
How did Western Expansion affect Native Americans?
It took their land, killed their buffalo, and ruined farmlands.
An event that was the result of a snowball being thrown. This event ended in deaths.
Boston Massacre
Which meeting was held to choose the leader for the Continental Army
Who is responsible for signing a bill into a law?
The president
Based on the name of the Rocky Mountains how would you describe its features?
Small, home to many animals, smooth and easy to climb, steep and jagged
steep and jagged
What made it easier and faster for people to travel to the west?
Transcontinental Railroad.
who made the announcement "the redcoats are coming..."
Paul Revere
Which battle was the first win for the Continental Army?
Battle of Trenton
Which branch of government does the Supreme Court fall into?
Judicial Branch
A large city with many people, few plants, and tall buildings would be described as urban, suburban or rural?
urban
Steamboats were used to travel up and down _____ ______ for trade.
Mississippi River
The leader of the colonists during the American Revolution.
George Washington
Which battles did Paul Revere attempt to warn colonists but was not completely successful.
Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Which branch is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
An area with farms, small houses, lots of plants and animals, and few people would be described as urban suburban or rural?
rural
Which Native American refused to give up his land and fought to protect it, against the United States.
Sitting Bull