First Continental Congress
Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me . . ."
death
What is the date of Independence day in America?
July 4th
Who became the first President of the United States?
George Washington
How many branches does the US government have?
3
True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled American territory.
True
Which colony or state did not attend the First Continental Congress?
Georgia
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Was Alexander Hamilton a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist?
Federalist
Name 2 of the first 4 Presidents
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison.
What is the National Anthem of America? It was written during the war of 1812.
The Star Spangled Banner
What is a militia?
a military force from the civil population
Who was made Commander in Chief of the army at the Second Continental Congress?
George Washington
Name the treaty that ended the American Revolution.
Treaty of Paris
Name 1 Federalist and one Anti-Federalist.
Federalists: Hamilton, Madison, Jay
Anti-Federalists: Henry, Mason, Jefferson
What does impressment mean?
When the British were forcing the Americans to join their army.
The First Continental Congress was held in which colony or state?
Pennsylvania
Who wrote the book "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
What was the name of the first attempt at a Constitution in the US?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the name for the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who wanted a strong national bank?
Alexander Hamilton
What is a boycott?
When a country decides not to buy and sell with another country.
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
The last attempt to try and make peace with Britain.
Who lead the farmers uprising in 1786 to 1787?
Daniel Shay
Name the three branches of the US government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Lewis and who explored the West of America?