Unit 1 - Interdependence
What was the mystery of the Colony Roanoke?
They all disappeared, leaving nothing but "Roanoke" carved in a tree.
This tax on printed materials like newspapers and legal documents angered colonists in 1765.
Stamp Act
Name 3 examples of Checks & Balances
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This president sent Lewis and Clark west to explore new land.
Thomas Jefferson
What major structure was built to protect China from invasions from the north?
Great Wall of China
This group of English settlers sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 and founded the colony of Plymouth Colony.
The Pilgrims
Colonists protested “taxation without representation” because they had no representatives in this government institution.
Parliament
This document was the first plan for the U.S. government but created a very weak national government.
The Articles of Confederation
Lewis and Clark were exploring this land, gained in 1803.
Louisiana Purchase/Territory
What city-state is known as the birthplace of democracy?
Athens
What was the Mayflower Compact?
Before leaving the ship, the Pilgrims signed this agreement to create a self-governing colony.
Name the King that the Patriots were revolting against. (Be exact)
King George III
Name the first 10 Amendments
1 Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2 Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
3 No quartering of soldiers.
4 Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
5 Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
6 Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.7
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
8Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.9Other rights of the people.
10Powers reserved to the states.
The main goal of Lewis & Clark's expedition was to find a route to what?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the term for groups of people moving from one place to another to live there permanently?
Migration
Name the 3 main diseases that wiped out the Native Americans
Smallpox, Measles, Influenza
What is significant about the years 1775–1783?
The Revolutionary War!
Explain the 3/5 compromise
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This Native American tribe was one of the most affected by the Trail of Tears.
Cherokee
What do we call a god or goddess worshipped in a religion?
A deity
How many people died from the Salem Witch Trials?
25
How many people died in the Boston Massacre?
5
Delegates met in 1787 in this city to write the Constitution.
Philadelphia
What did Andrew Jackson controversially oppose?
The Second US National Bank
What river was essential to the development of one of the earliest civilizations in India?
Indus River