Governing Principles
Which principle means "people power" "demos kratos"
Democracy
Name something that the British put taxes on.
Sugar, tea, stamps, paper, lead, paint, documents, glass
What day was the Declaration of Independence officially created?
July 4th, 1776
What State are we in?
Massachusetts
Which principle explains that the power of the government comes from the people?
Consent of the Governed
What did the Quartering Act do?
Forced colonists to provide housing for British soldiers.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the largest State in the United States?
Alaska
Which principle is about electing people to represent you in government?
Representative Democracy
During what event were three colonists shot by British soldiers in Boston?
The Boston Massacre
Why did colonists decide to write the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why they wanted independence
Who was the first president of the United States
George Washington
Which principle explains that the government is NOT all powerful?
Limited Government
What was the event called where colonists boarded English ships and dumped tons of tea into the Ocean.
The Boston Tea Party
What rights did the founders think all humans were entitled to?
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Is Puerto Rico a State?
No, it is a territory
Which principle explains that nobody is above the law, even people in the government?
Rule of Law
What war did France and England fight that England won?
French and Indian War
Who was the first to sign the declaration and wrote their name larger than everyone else?
John Hancock
How many presidents has the U.S. had?
46