This document declared independence from Britain, and it was signed on July 4, 1776.
Declaration of Independence
100
The U.S. Constitution divided the government into how many branches?
3 (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial)
100
This Native American woman helped the settlers of Jamestown, especially John Smith.
Pocahontas
100
People had to adjust to new environments
Adapt
200
This large mountain range, which was used as a natural barrier, stretches from northeast to southeast in America.
Appalachian Mountains
200
This booklet (pamphlet) helped inspire the Patriots' fight for independence and was written by Thomas Paine in 1776.
Common Sense
200
The President, who can sign or veto bills, represents which branch of government?
Executive Branch
200
This person was the first European to find land in the Americas. He also gave Native Americans the name "Indians".
Christopher Columbus
10 Bonus Points=Who sponsored Christopher Columbus on his exploration?
200
These materials could easily be found in surrounding environments, and helped people adapt to a new area.
Natural resources
300
The Native Americans migrated (moved) to the Americas from what place?
Siberia in Asia
300
This document, written mainly by Gouverneur Morris, was created in 1787 as the new plan of government for the newly established United States of American.
United States Constitution
300
Who are the members of the Legislative Branch? They have the power to write laws and override a Presidential veto.
Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)
300
This person created an engraving of the Boston Massacre, and later went on to take a midnight ride.
Paul Revere
300
This word means having to make a difficult decision between two choices you do not like.
Dilemma
400
European slave traders traveled to this place to force people into slavery in the 1700s.
West Africa
400
This document was the first plan of government for the United States, but it was very weak and eventually replaced by the Constitution.
Articles of Confederation
400
This branch interprets the Constitution and helps settle disputes. Who are the members of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court
400
This woman, who was once a slave, helped many slaves escape on the Underground Railroad.
Harriett Tubman
400
This word is a synonym for freedom.
Liberty
500
What two hemispheres are the United States located on?
Western and Northern Hemispheres
500
This compact was created and signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 as a form of government so they would have a peaceful life on Plymouth.
Mayflower Compact
500
How many Senators does each state have? How many House of Representative members does each state have?
Senators=2
House of Representative Members=Based on population
500
This person was crucial to the success of Jamestown because he said that anyone who wanted to eat also had to work.
John Smith
500
These 3 "C" words are used to describe the interactions between people in history and present-day.