Before America Became America
Name the three continents involved in the Triangle Trade.
What did America do in response to Britain's taxes?
Boycotted British Products
What document is the Supreme Law of Our Country?
The Constitution
Manifest Destiny
Who wrote Harry Potter?
J.K. Rawling
This is a form of economic nationalism that sought to increase the prosperity and power of a nation through restrictive trade practices.
(One word)
What war caused Britain to go into debt and tax the Colonists?
The French and Indian War
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
What problem was the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 trying to solve?
Slavery in states.
How often are the Summer Olympics held?
Every 4 years
Name three effects of the Columbian Exchange.
Disease, Connecting the new world to the old world, new trade routes, trade, new goods, etc.
This document declared America's independence from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
This purchase gave the United States access to the Mississippi River.
The Louisiana Purchase
By US law, exit signs must be one of what two colors?
Green and Red
What is the goal of Mercantilism?
To build a nations wealth.
Thomas Paine wrote this document to encourage people to want to gain independence from Britain.
Common Sense
Name 3 failures of the Articles of Confederation.
No Court, No taxes, No President, Weak Military, States have too much power, etc.
Define the term "Annex"
To absorb
What three states share a border with California?
Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon
How did Mercantilism impact the Colonies?
Because of this, Colonists were not able to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains, the land they just fought for.
The Proclamation of 1763
What was the Mexican American War fought over?
A border dispute
What species of fish is Nemo?
Clown Fish