American Rev
British Debt came from which war?
French/Indian War
What is the first basic idea of the Declaration of independence?
all men are created equal by god
What is the “Preamble” of the constitution?
The Intro
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What three laws did america take from mexico?
Mining, Water and community property
What were the 13 colonies being taxed?
Tea, Sugar, Paper
What was the group of people called who met to make the declaration of rights and grievances?
Stamp Act congress
How many Amendments are in the constitution?
27
How many senators are there in the U.S?
100
What does american ranches and cowboys go off of?
Mexicano principles of ranching
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is an amendment?
change in constitution
Name the first 5 amendments?
Freedom of speech/ Right to bear arms/ no quartering of soldiers/ Search and seizure/ Grand Jury (right to fair trial)
Who runs the executive branch?
President
The americans in the southwest adopted what from mexico?
Mexican architecture
Who was John Adams?
Lawyer/President
What state was the Declaration of rights ad grievances wrote?
Philadelphia
What are the “First 10” amendments called?
Bill of Rights
Which Branch makes the law?
Legislative
what was mexicos most important industry
sheep raising
Who was Paul Revere?
Midnight Messenger
What was the main purpose of the government in the declaration of independence
Protect the rights of the people
How does the constitutions Start?
"We the people"
Which branch of government enforces the law?
Executive
What lingo did americans take from mexico?
stampede, buckaroo and lasso