Empires
As Empires expanded into the "New World" through colonization they did so motivated by these three factors
Gold, God, Glory
This branch of government is responsible for creating our laws
Legislative Branch
Sometimes referred to as the internet of the ancient world, this ocean saw the most economic activity and spread of cultures between the years 1200-1450
Indian Ocean
This court case helped end segregation in public schools
Brown v. Board of Education
Ms. Garcia was raised in this city, which is the 4th largest and most diverse city in the United States
Houston
This Empire was one of the wealthiest of all time, as a result of conquering much of North and South America, until the collapse of it's economy that was reliant on Silver
Spanish Empire
When the Judicial Branch reviews a laws constitutionality they are using this government power
Judicial Review
This trade route, named after materials exchanged on it, was the longest land route of its time connecting Europe and North Africa to China.
Silk Road
This case established your right to an attorney no matter what crime you are charged with
Gideon v. Wainwright
Mr. Leventhal attended this University
University of Texas at Austin
It was said the sun never set on this empire, the largest of all time, which was a key player in the colonization of the America's particularly the thirteen colonies, Canada, and the Caribbean
British Empire
The President is the leader of the executive branch which includes millions of employees that work in the agencies and departments of this area of the government
Bureaucracy
Sailors were thankful for several innovations in travel which helped expand their ability to trade including this chinese technology which allowed you to know the direction you were heading
Compass
Thanks to the Estbalishment Clause, this court case struck down mandatory prayer in schools
Engel v. Vitale
Ms. Garcia has this many kids (not counting her students)
three
This Empire, the largest continuous land empire of all time, connected the silk road through strategies of military conquest, tributes, and a tolerance for loyal cultures
Mongols
If a senator does not want a bill to be passed they may go as to do this, where they speak for hours and may even read a book or two to keep the microphone
Filibuster
If you were a European desperate to get your hands on some potatoes during the 1500s you were thankful for this trade route between the "Old" and "New" worlds
Columbian Exchange/Atlantic Ocean Trade
Thanks to this case, the 2nd amendment was selectively incorporated to the states which resulted in gun control laws across the nation being struck down
Chicago v. McDonald
Ms. Garcia is half-mexican and half-this Central American nation, the smallest in the region and one of the world's largest producers of coffee
El Salvador
Colonization developed overtime into imperialism after this historic event where new innovations and technologies were created do to new techniques for creating steel and energy
Industrial Revolution
The Constitutions establishes a process for the Impeachment of the President which would requires this amount of the House and Senate to agree to removal
2/3rds
When religions met along trade routes they often blended together to create new religions such as Sihkism and Sufism due to this process
Religious Syncretism
This court case established the power of Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
There has been a sign above Mr. Leventhal's door all year, what does it say?
Believe