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Bonus Category: Star Wars
100
Capital of the United States, decided to be placed outside of the jurisdiction of any one state to avoid an imbalance of power.
District of Columbia
100
Who was unanimously named the presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention? This individual had also served as the Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
George Washington
100
Form of Government which each and every individual has a right to direct representation
Democracy
100
This 1774 act, also known as the Coercive Acts, was passed by the British to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party and led to the convening of the First Continental Congress.
Intolerable Acts
100
What color is C3-P0?
Gold (Silver in Attack of the Clones + Red arm in Disney)
200
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
200
Who supported independence for America from Great Britain?
Patriots
200
According to the Constitution, how many states were needed to ratify the Constition?
9!
200
Name the battle that was the turning point for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. This major victory in upstate New York for the US helped to convince France to recognize American independence shortly after in 1778.
The Battle of Saratoga
200
Who stole the DeathStar Plans?
Princess Leia
300
This site in New Jersey was where George Washington famously crossed this River in 1776 before launching a surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton.
Delaware River
300
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
300
What is the process of officially approving the Constitution? This power is granted to the state conventions.
Ratification
300
In 1791, this group of amendments was added to the U.S. Constitution, ensuring individual rights such as freedom of speech and religion.
Bill of Rights
300
Name all the canon lightsaber colors.
Blue, green, purple, yellow, orange, white, red, black.
400
In 1786, this city in Massachusetts was where a group of farmers led by Daniel Shays staged an uprising over economic injustices and tax policies.
Springfield MA
400
Who has the power of the purse, and can coin money, levy taxes, borrow money on credit, and set the budget?
Congress!
400
What is the key idea of the Constitution that power is divided between three different branches in the government.
Separation of Powers
400
This 1803 Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, giving the courts the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
Marbury v. Madison
400
What is the name of the Holiday in the unreleased, straight to TV, "Star Wars Holiday Special" that George Lucas denies the existence of?
Lifeday
500
Name this physical feature!
Mississippi River
500
Who proposed the 1754 Albany Plan of Union, a plan that would give American colonies permission to create gov't to protect themselves during the French and Indian War?
Benjamin Franklin
500
Name the process by which the president is elected, through electors in each state.
The Electoral College
500
What compromise at the Constitutional Convention, named after the home state of Roger Sherman, introduced bicameral legislature to settle disputes over power between large and small states.
Connecticut Compromise
500
In Star Wars lore, long before the Movies took place, a Sith Lord, Darth Bane, purged the others in ushering in this period of Sith History. Only a Master and a Apprentice were permitted.
The Rule of Two