Unit 1: Indigenous America
Unit 2: Colonization
Unit 3: Revolutionary America
Unit 4: Building a Nation
Surprise Surprise
100
What is oral tradition?
Passing ideas like history through spoken word from one generation to the next.
100
What is colonization?
The process (act) of taking over a land or people for resources and space to live.
100
What is a tax?
Money that you pay to the government
100
What does constitutionality mean?
Following the constitution.
100
How many dogs does Ms. Donaldson have?
2!
200
What region did the Apache tribe live in?
Southwest
200
What had the biggest impact on people in the exchange between Europeans and Indigenous Americans?
Disease. Ex. Smallpox, Measles, Bubonic Plague
200
What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
200
What is the name of one Court Case we studied before Winter Break?
200
Who is the tallest person in the class?
Depends on class
300
How many syllables is:
Clowwewalla
4 Syllables
Clow - we - wal - la
300
Who won the French and Indian War? What did they get?
1. The British won
2. The British got all the French land east of the Mississippi River
300
What is the name of one tax that Britain made on the colonies?
Examples: Sugar Act, Stamp Act,
300
Name four or more roles in a typical courtroom.
Possible answers:
Jury, Plaintiff, Defendant, Lawyers, Judge, Witness.
300
What is Ms. Donaldson's favorite candy?
Caramel Chocolates
400
How is a community different from a government?
Communities are groups of similar people.
Governments make and enforce laws.
400
What happened to the real Pocahontas?
She was brought to England in 1616 after being kidnapped and marrying John Rolfe. She got sick and died before coming back to the Americas in 1617.
400
Is the star in the same position in Image #2 as Image #1?
No!
400
What branch of government writes bills and how many people are in that branch?
1. Legislative Branch
2. 535400
What are all your classmates' names that start with the letter M?
Answer depends on the class.
500
What is an example of a social contract that we have today?
Possible answers:
Wearing clothes. Raising hands in class. No shouting when talking to other people.
500
What was Roanoke?
One of the first European colonies in North America. The colonists disappeared.
500
What are the first few words of the Declaration of Independence? (7-8 words)
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."
500
What are three ways the Supreme Court is different from the average criminal court?
Possible reasons:
9 Judges.
Judges are called Justices.
No Jury/Justices make the decisions.
Decide what cases to hear.
No witnesses/Hear oral arguments.
Make decisions about interpreting the law/constitutionality.
500
Who is the youngest person in this class?
Depends on class.