American Revolution
What was a disadvantage of the Continental Army?
Supply Shortages
Who wrote the DOI?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the introductory paragraph of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
The North's 3 step plan to win the war was called...
The Anaconda Plan
How is the President elected?
Through the Electoral College
The Treaty of ___ officially ended the war in 1783.
Paris
When was the DOI signed?
July 4th, 1776
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
27
Why did General Lee join the Confederate military?
He wanted to remain loyal to Virginia
How old must a person be to run for President?
35
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He had experience
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To separate the Colonies from Great Britain
How is the Constitution organized?
Which battle was the turning point in the war?
Gettysburg
What day is the President inaugurated on?
January 20th
Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?
To fight a defensive war and tire the British out
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was
An act of treason
What was America's first constitution called?
The war officially ended when the South surrendered at
Appomattox Court House
How does the president balance the power of Congress?
The President can veto bills passed by Congress
Which battle effectively ended the war?
Yorktown
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
People are born with natural rights
Who can propose an amendment to the Constitution?
Congress
Which of these was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War?
Disease
Presidential elections are held on...