Age of Exploration
What geographical feature did most European settlers look for in North America?
Water
Why was the colony of Georgia established?
As a buffer zone between the rest of the English colonies and Spanish Florida, and where debtors from England were sent to start a new life.
What area of land was being fought over in the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
What was the first form of government for the new nation?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
Enforcing the laws
Bonus: Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
Who introduced tobacco to the Jamestown colony?
John Rolfe
Which event from colonial America is the best example of self-government in the colonies?
Mayflower Compact
Why were colonists angered by the passage of the Stamp Act of 1765?
They believed they should not be taxed without representation in British government
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
To outline the ideas of the Constitution
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
Makes the laws
Bonus: What are the 2 houses of the Legislative Branch?
What is the name of the river Europeans believed would make trade/travel between Europe and Asia easier?
The Northwest Passage
William Penn
What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It gave the Americans a boost in morale and confidence in their ability to fight the British
What is the combination of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
The Great Compromise
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
Interprets the laws
How did the fur trade change the way of life for Native Americans?
Positive: gained new skills and weapons
Negative: lost most of their natural resources
What is the name of the treaty that transferred ownership of the Louisiana colony from France to Spain?
Treaty of Fontainebleau
What is significant about the role of women in the American Revolution?
They helped shape the course of the Revolution through their political, creative, and support roles.
Who favored adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
What is Federalism?
Separation of powers between federal and state governments
Bonus: What amendment does federalism fall under?
What is the name of the oldest settlement in North America?
St. Augustine
Bonus: What is the name of the Spanish explorer who settled there?
Why was the Mississippi River such an important landmark to the Louisiana colony?
A majority of the rivers in the U.S. flowed into the Mississippi River so it could be used for travel and trade, and irrigation for crops
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To show that the colonists had the right to break from Britain due to the unlawful acts of the King, and that all men are created equal and have certain rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Which line of the Preamble supports the idea of self-government?
"We the People"
What is required for an amendment to be made to the Constitution?
2/3 vote in Congress, and 3/4 of the states must agree.