Unit 1: European Exploration
God, Gold, and Glory
How many colonies are there?
Thirteen
What was the main consequence of the French & Indian War?
The British were in debt due to war costs
Declaration of Independence
What is the name of the first document that outlined the United States government?
Articles of Confederation
What land was considered the New World?
Western Hemisphere (North America)
What are the names of the three regions of the thirteen colonies?
New England, Middle, and Southern
What ended the French & Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris of 1763
What is significant about the Battle of Yorktown?
this battle caused the British to surrender and is the last battle of the American Revolution
True or False
Federalists wanted a strong national government
True
Christopher Columbus
In what region were there harsh winters?
New England
What did the British do to earn money to pay off their war debts?
Raised taxes
What was a weakness of the British Army?
multiple answers are correct
What is the name of the meeting that happened where the constitution was debated and approved?
Constitutional Convention
East Asia
Middle
The Boston Tea Party occurred as a result of what act?
Tea Act
Who had a well trained army and navy: The British or Colonists?
British
How many branches of government are there according to the US Constitution? What are their names?
3; Judicial, Executive, & Legislative
August 3, 1492
Name two colonies and the region they belong to
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What are the first battles that begin the American Revolution? (Shot heard around the world)
What is the name of the document that the British signed giving United States independency?
Treaty of Paris of 1783
Combination of the New Jersey & Virginia Plan
Senate - 2 senators per state
House of Representatives- Based off of a states population