Unit 1
Which country settled the 13 colonies?
England/Great Britain
What was the name of the King for most of the lead up to the American Revolution?
George the III
A breakup letter can be compared to what important US document?
Declaration of Independence
How many branches of government are there?
3
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the People
________ sailed the ocean blue in _______
Columbus, 1492
Upset about this, Colonists often cried out "__ _______ ________ ____________" during protests
NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
The war that the 13 Colonies fought against Britain for their independence is called what?
American Revolution, Revolutionary War
How many US senators are there?
100 (50 States x 2)
What is the beginning paragraph of the Constitution called?
Preamble
Where did the first peoples' of America come from?
Siberia/Russia/Asia
Which act was a tax that required you to put something on every piece of paper
Stamp Act
Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The _____ __ _________ is affected by state population
House of Representatives
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
Why would someone move to the Southern portion of the 13 Colonies?
To make money by growing cash crops
The ____________ ____________ was an event where British soldiers shot and killed 5 colonists
Boston Massacre / An Unhappy Disturbance
What date did the United States send the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th, 1776
What is the name of the system used to elect the President called?
Electoral College
What is the Legislative Branches' main job?
What is the Executive Branches' main job?
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Make Laws
Enforce Laws
Judge Laws
Why would someone move to the New England / Northern portion of the 13 Colonies?
Seeking a new life / religious freedom
What is the name of the war that cost Britain so much money that they began taxing the American Colonists?
French and Indian War
What are 3 rights that cannot be taken away according to the D.O.I?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
The first form of government in the United States was called ______ __ ____________
Articles of Confederation
How many sections are a part of the Constitution?
7