6
In what year did the Boston Massacre occur? 1770 or 1773?
1770
Did the Battle of Lexington and Concord occur in 1774 or 1775?
1775
True or false. Under the Articles of Confederation, the states had only one branch of government.
True.
The first part of the Constitution is called the what?
Preamble
What land was purchased in 1803 which led to the expansion of the US west of the Mississippi River?
Louisiana Purchase
Who defended the British in a trial after the Boston Massacre?
John Adams
The British were led up the hill by General William Howe and the Americans were led by Colonel William Prescott during what battle?
Bunker Hill
True or false. The Articles of Confederation set up a very strong central government.
False.
How many branches of government does the US have?
3
The state where Lewis and Clark started their expedition.
Missouri
In what year did the Boston Tea Party occur? 1773 or 1770?
1773.
Did the Battle of Bunker Hill or Lexington and Concord happen first?
L & C
Name a weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Congress had no power to coin money, therefore each state developed its own currency.
Congress was unable to regulate interstate and foreign commerce; some states refused to pay for goods they purchased from abroad.
Congress was unable to impose taxes; it could only borrow money on credit. No national court system was established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens.
No executive branch was established to enforce laws.
Amendments could be added only with the approval of all 13 states.
Congress shall make no law regarding religion or the exercise of is which amendment?
Amendment 1
What was Lincoln's declaration called to free the slaves?
Emancipation Proclamation
Name two Patriots during the Revolutionary War.
Prominent early Patriots include Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and George Washington.
Was the Declaration of Independence drafted after or before the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
After
True or false. Anti-federalists wanted a strong central government.
False.
The right to bear arms is what amendment?
2
The year the Civil War ended
1865
What's the difference between a patriot and a loyalist?
Loyalist loyal to the crown of England.
Did the Constitution or Articles of Confederation come first?
Articles of Confederation
The Ten Amendments to our Constitution are known as the...
Bill of Rights
Name the three branches of government
Judicial, executive, legislative
Year Gold Rush started
1848