Unit 1: Colonization
and Exploration
and Exploration
Which European country was in search of fur in the New World?
Who is France
What was the chant of the colonists because of the taxes?
What is "No taxation without representation"
Why did the American Revolution happen (what were they fighting for)?
What is liberty/freedom
What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
When is 1787
What are the names of the first four presidents in order from first to fourth?
Who are George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
What was the name of the first colony established and what year was it established?
Where is Jamestown in 1607
Who created the Join or Die image?
Who is Benjamin Franklin
Who joined the colonists as an ally during the battle of Saratoga
Who are the French
What plan created a 2 house legislature that supported both small and big states?
What is The Great Compromise
When did Washington warn the public about not creating political parties and staying neutral with foreign countries?
What is the farewell address
What were the names of the 3 colonial regions where the 13 colonies were?
What is New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Which war left the colonists in debt and forced the British to tax them?
The French and Indian war
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
When is 1776
Which amendment protects our right from saying something that could get us in trouble?
What is the 5th amendment
What act targeted people who were not from the U.S. and people who talked bad about the government?
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts
What was the nickname of the middle colonies?
What is the bread basket
What event did the Sons of Liberty plan and who was their leader?
What is the Boston Tea Party and Samuel Adams
Which document formally ended the American Revolution
What is the Treaty of Paris 1783
What are the 3 branches of government?
What is legislative, executive and judicial
What two big events happened under Thomas Jefferson?
What is the Louisiana Purchase and the Embargo Act of 1807
When was Plymouth settled and why
When is 1620 to escape religious persecution
What was the name of the law that allowed the redcoats to search the property of the colonists without a warrant?
What is the writs of assistance
Which famous author wrote, "these are the times that try mens souls"
Who is Thomas Paine
What are our 7 Principles of Government?
What is FLIPRCS
F- Federalism
L- Limited Government
I- Individualism
P- Popular Sovereignty
R- Republicanism
C- Checks and Balances
S- Separation of Powers
What is impressment