Primary Sources
Maps
13 Colonies
Government
Hodge Podge
100
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A document that was writtten during the Revolutionary War and listed the reasons the 13 colonies should no longer be a part of the British Empire.
100
What is the capital of New York State?
Albany.
100
What do the 13 stripes on the American flag represent?
The original 13 colonies.
100
The President of the Untied States of America is part of which branch of governement?
The Executive branch.
100
The growth of suburbs all over New York State has resulted in a decrease in: Highways, Trains, Farms, or Homes?
Farms.
200
What are some examples of Primary Source Documents?
Photos, Letters, Maps, Speeches, Diary/ Journal Entries, Autobiographies,ect.
200
What is a relief (physical) map?
A map used mainly to show landforms.
200
Along what coast were the Original Thirteen Colonies located?
The Eastern Coast.
200
What is the main function of the legislative branch in New York State government?
To carry out laws.
200
What language do most people in Central America speak?
Spanish.
300
What primary source document is Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a Dream "?
Speech.
300
What are the lines on a map called that run North to South and East to West?
Latitude and Longitude Lines.
300
What are the three different groups of colonies that existed within the thirteen colonies?
New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies.
300
What are major changes or additions to the United States Constitution called?
Amendments.
300
Martin has decided to purchase a song from i-tunes. This purchase can be best described as a need or a want?
Want.
400
What is the Bill of Rights?
A primary source document which guarantees personal freedoms for American citizens.
400
What are the 5 Great Lakes in the United States?
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior.
400
What was the first English colony to permanently settle in North America?
Jamestown.
400
How is the next town supervisor decided in a town in New York State?
The citizens of that town vote.
400
What is the way of life for a group of people called?
Culture.
500
What is a primary source document?
A first-hand account of an event.
500
What feature of a map tells you how to orient the map?
Compose Rose.
500
What are the original Thirteen Colonies?
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
500
What are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constituion called?
The Bill of Rights.
500
Mrs. Smith recieved a notice in the mail to report to the county courthouse for jury duty. Jury duty is her responsibility as a : Women, Citizen, Customer, or Worker?
Citizen.
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