US History 1
Group of department heads who advise the president
cabinet
First President of the United States
George Washington
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill or Rights
The Wizards and The Senators.
Washington, D.C.
3 regions of original colonies
New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
Revolutionary War
Term limit of The President.
4 years each term. 2 terms max limit.
The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as
Popular Sovereignty
This state is located in the far Northwest corner of the continental United States.
Washinton (WA)
What is a tariff?
A tax on imported goods
The Federalist strongly supported a
strong centralized government
Who were the opposing sides in the American Revolution?
Patriots and British Loyalist
Which document was made to cut ties between the 13 colonies and Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Indigo is a crop of this colonial region.
Southern Colonies
Based on the U.S. Constitution, the government is run by
The people
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July, 4th. 1776
The division of power between the federal government and the states is
Federalism
The introduction to the Constitution is called
The Preamble
This amendment guarantees the right to protest
1st Amendment
This branch is responsible for making laws
Legislative Branch
This election sees a peaceful transfer of power from John Adams to Thomas Jefferson.
Election of 1800
What was the name of the meeting where the Constitution was drafted?
Constitutional Convention
The term of a Supreme Court Justice
Life
America doubled in size after this land acquisition.
Lousiana Purchase.
Lewis and Clark explored and took note of this river.
The Missouri River.
The amendment requiring a warrant for police search
4th
She guided Lewis & Clark West, all while carrying a baby on her back.
Sacagawea.
a party that supported industry, a growing centralized government, and rule by property owners
Federalist
This Christmas Battle is a pivotal win for George Washington
The argument between these two men resulted in the creation of the Federalist and Anti-Federalists
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
The French and Indian War was won by this country
Britain
A change to the Constitution requires this proportion of votes
3/4 of the states
The Constitution was written to replace this document
The Articles of Confederation
This man was is considered the "drafter" of the Constitution
James Madison
This group of people supported a strong national government and creating a new Constitution
Federalist
What is my name? I arranged for the colonies to create a single army, "Join or Die" was my motto.
Benjamin Franklin
Washington stops an uprising, proving that The United States had the strength to enforce laws.
Whiskey Rebellion.
Which treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
The 2 houses that make up Congress
Senate and House of Representatives