Settling the New World
Who lived in America before it was "discovered"?
The Native Americans
Settlers in the 13 Colonies got used to life on their own from Britain because they had their own _______________ that helped rule the colonies.
Governments
Because of the __________ and _______ War, Britain began taxing the citizens of the 13 Colonies.
French and Indian
The _______________ was created out of a convention and is still the “supreme law of the land”.
The Constitution
Changes to the Constitution are called what:
Amendments
Which country settled the 13 Colonies?
England, Great Britain
Because of the Magna Carter, Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights.. the Colonists had certain __________ that could not be taken away
Rights
The Colonists hated being taxed, often crying out “NO ________ _________ ___________!”
Taxation without Representation
What is the main job of congress?
Make the Laws
We celebrate this holiday when the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared food to celebrate a new working relationship
Thanksgiving
Where were travelers wanting to get to when heading West for the first time?
India/China
Who was in charge of the 13 colonies?
King George III
What were the 2 events in Boston that pushed colonists toward wanting Independence called?
Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party
Name the 3 branches of Government
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
He was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution:
George Washington
_________________ sailed the ocean blue in ____________
Columbus, 1492
Why did the people in "New England", or the Northern part of the 13 Colonies come to the New World?
Seeking religious freedom
The _____________ ___ ______________ sent to Britain can be compared to a breakup letter you would send to your significant other.
Declaration of Independence
The _______ __ ________ was added to appease the people who didn’t like this new strong central government.
Bill of Rights
We still celebrate this Holiday in the United States on the day that a letter was sent:
4th of July
Which country settled Mexico, Southwest America?
Spain
Why did the people in the Southern part of the 13 Colonies come to the New World?
Name two reasons the Americans won the Revolutionary War:
This system is used to elect the President, we also use it in our own class elections: ______________ ______________
Electoral College
What are the two houses of Congress called:
House of Representatives and the Senate