Geography
Which ocean needed to be crossed in order to get to North America from England?
The Atlantic Ocean.
This document established government when the colonists got to North America. It was named after the boat that they came on.
The Mayflower Compact.
What was the biggest cash crop in the American colonies? (Hint: it is something that can be smoked)
Tobacco.
As the number of Europeans in the colonies increased, the number of native Americans....
Decreased.
What 2 teams are currently playing in the NBA Finals?
The Celtics and the Mavericks.
How did the Native Americans originally get to North America? They had to cross a...?
Land Bridge.
What is the name of the type of government where the people vote and elect leaders?
Democracy.
This was institution provided the colonies with a continued labor force. (Hint: it was abolished in 1865).
Slavery.
The first president was....
George Washington
How many inches are in a foot?
12.
What is the name of the line of latitude that cuts the Earth in half?
The equator.
What type of government did England have? It is when a king is in charge.
Monarchy.
The 13 colonies where split up into 3 regions based on what? (Hint: Think weather and conditions).
Geography or Climate.
Most of the original colonists were from what European country?
England.
Who is considered to be the greatest NFL Quarterback of all time? (Hint: he spent most of his career on the Patriots).
Tom Brady.
What is the name of the line of Longitude that separates the East and West hemispheres?
The Prime Meridian.
In 1215, the English forced their king to sign this document which limited his power. There is a Jay-Z album named after it.
The Magna Carta.
This region's economy was primarily based on Agriculture (farming). (Hint: where was it the hottest?)
Southern Colonies.
Thomas Jefferson was from which colonial Region? (Double points if you get the exact colony).
Southern, Virginia
What company makes Air Jordan shoes?
Nike.
Is North America in the Eastern or Western Hemisphere?
Western.
What are the 3 branches of government in the U.S.? (Hint: the answer is hung up somewhere in the room).
Executive, Judicial, Legislative.
What were the 3 colonial geographic regions?
New England, Middle, and Southern.
During the red scare, or ____________ witch hunt, senator Joseph McCarthy accused many people of being what? (Hint: We learned this last class).
Being Communist.
Kai Cenat recently did a stream with these 2 celebrities.
Druski and Kevin Hart.