Colonies
Who was the explorer responsible for "discovering" America
Christopher Columbus
What two sides fought in the American Revolution
America and Great Britain
The second amendment gives citizens the right to...
bear arms
What valuable metal was found in California in the 1800s?
gold
How many sides does an rhombus have?
4
Thirteen
Boston Tea Party
How many amendments are found in the Bill of Rights
TEN
What was the most fericious beast found by early western explorers?
The grizzly bear
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
What was the main ways the SOUTHERN colonies made money?
Plantations, cash crops, etc....
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army (American army)?
George Washington
What day and year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
What term is used to describe the "belief that Americans had the fate of expanded coast to coast- given by God"
Manifest Destiny
What country has the largest population?
China
Name the two of the three G's that motivated countries to come to the colonies
God, Glory, Gold
What European country in the Americans have an alliance with?
France
What was the government in place before the Constitution (Hint: the Articles of _____)
Confederation
What were the names of the two explorers hired by Jefferson to explore the west?
Lewis and Clark
What 2009 movie is the highest grossing of all time? (What movie has made the most money?)
Avatar
What European country funded Columbus's voyage?
Spain
This treaty was the official end of the American Revolution (The Treaty of ______)
The Treaty of Paris
Name three FREEDOMS found in the first amendment
1. Freedom of speech
2. Freedom of religion
3. Freedom of press
4. Freedom to petition
5. Freedom of Assembly
Describe what the "American Dream" was?
Answers may vary
What is the largest mammal to ever live on Earth?
Blue whale