American Revolution: Names
What was the name of the supporters of British?
Loyalists
True or False: The Declaration of Independence created laws
False
True or False: The Constitution provides laws for Americans to follow
True
British soldiers shooting at the colonists in the city
This American Soldiers was actually a traitor, the first traitor in American History, secretly siding with the British during the revolution, who was he?
Benedict Arnold.
What was the name of colonist supporters
Patriots
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announce to the British that the Colonists are leaving the British Kingdom
Which document was written before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
The US declares its independence from Great Britain on this date
July 4, 1776
How did the US acquire New Orleans
Louisiana Purchase
What was the name of the patriot group that helped protest the British
Sons of Liberty
Why was the Declaration written
To explain the problems the colonists had with the British
What are the first ten amendments called?
Bill of Rights
This battle had the shot heard around the world
Lexington and Concord
Who did President Jefferson send to explore the new western frontier?
Lewis and Clark
What was the name of the British King
King George III
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin
The constitution is often referred to as a living document what does that mean?
Changes can be made to it (new amendments may be added)
What was the second major war in US History
War of 1812
What was the best class you had all year
Social Studies
Paul Revere
What were the 3 rights the Declaration of Independence says all people have ?
Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
What is the first amendment ?
Freedom of speech, religion, expression, assembly, etc
Name one law passed the British against the Colonists that angered them.
Answers will vary
What is federalism
A type of government where the Federal Government is responsible for certain powers, and state/local government has other types of governmental powers.