Famous Americans
American History
Civics
Economics
Geography
100
He was the writer of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
100
This war began in 1754 and was fought between the British, French and Native Americans.
What is the French Indian War?
100
The Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches are known as _________________.
What are the Three Branches of Government?
100
An individual who spends money to purchase a product is a _________________.
What is a Consumer?
100
The 13 Colonies can be divided into 3 distictive regions: the New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, and the ______________.
What are the Southern Colonies?
200
He was one of the oldest Founding Fathers helping to draft both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. He also was an inventor, started the use of lending libraries and created fire departments.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
200
In 1765 this tax was placed on anything printed in the colonies.
What is "The Stamp Act?"
200
These are the first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution
What are "The Bill of Rights?"
200
The two terms which describe a country buying and selling productis with other countries are ___________ and ___________.
What imports and exports?
200
These indigenous people were known to live in regions such as Pacific, Southwest, Plains, and Eastern Woodland in North America.
What are Native Americans?
300
This President actually fought for the British in The French-Indian War. He went onto to become a General in the American Revolution leading the colonists to victory over the British. He became the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
300
In 1770 the British shot and killed 5 colonists including Crispus Attucks.
What is the Boston Massacre?
300
In the United States the power to ratify amendments, manage public health and safety, oversee trade within the state are powers held by this government.
What is State Government?
300
When making a choice as a consumer, the product you are no longer able to purchase due to the decision to spend your money on another item is known as the ________________.
What is the opportunity cost?
300
Sand dunes, Upper and Lower Peninsulas, cherries, Great Lakes and plenty of forests are good representations for this state.
What is Michigan?
400
This young woman is known for sewing the first flag using stars to represent the 13 colonies as states in the United States of America.
Who is Betsy Ross?
400
The Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts and Boston Massacre led the colonistis into taking on the British in a war.
What is "The American Revolution?"
400
In the United States the power to coin money, declare war, conduct foreign affairs and conduct interstate trade is held by this government.
What is National Government
400
This division of government raises taxes for veteran benefits and services.
What is a.) national government; b.) state government; c.) city government?
400
Cities such as New York, Detroit, Chicago, and Seattle are all located along a body of ___________.
What is water?
500
This person was not present at the writing of the U.S. Constitution.
Who is a.) Thomas Jefferson; b.) Abraham Lincoln; c.) James Madison; d.) Benjamin Franklin?
500
This document announces to the world and especially the British, the colonists are free and no longer want to be under England's rule.
What is "The Declaration of Independence?"
500
This Core Democratict Value gives citizens the right to vote.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
500
When making an economic decision these are the three choice terms.
What are want, scarcity, and opportunity cost?
500
People moving from area and going to another area for a better life is known as the ______ and ________ factors.
What are push and pull?