Articles of Confederation
What kind of government did state constitutions create?
Limited
True or False: There was a common currency in the United States
False
Which group did not take part in the Constitutional Convention?
Women, Native Americans, African Americans
These are the two symbols of America's major political parties
Elephant-Republican
Donkey-Democrat
How many stories does CNN 10 typically feature?
4-5
How many residents did a territory need to have in order to apply to be in the Union?
60,000
Where did a lot of British soldiers go after the Revolutionary war?
Canada
Who did not attend the Constitutional Convention?
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry
This is the name of our National Anthem
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Name one of Ms. Ostroff's dogs
Bernie, Bailey, Beau, Lucy
What document made the king obey the same laws as citizens?
The Magna Carta
True or False: The Confederation Congress could order states to pass tariffs
False
How many houses is a bicameral legislature made up of?
2
The first American flag had how many stars?
13
Who is the host of CNN 10?
Carl Azuz
Under British rule, who could vote?
All white men who owned land
What kind of trade hurt American markets?
Unequal
Which words did the framers leave out of the Constitution?
Slave; slavery
This is the name of the mountain that features the carved heads of America's greatest Presidents.
Mount Rushmore
What is the name of the stuffed tiger Ms. Ostroff keeps on the printer?
Tony
Which state drew up the first written constitution in the English Colonies?
Connecticut
What event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion
How many amendments to the Constitution have there been?
27
A character used in government posters, best known for army recruitment
Uncle Sam
How many presidents have been formally impeached?
2; Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton