Decleration of Independance
Who wrote the Deceleration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where was the first battle at?
Lexington and Concord.
What right were people born with?
Natural Rights
What is a monothestic religion
Belief in one true god
What King in France was known as the "Sun King"?
Louis XIV
Name 3 people who signed the Deceleration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Sam Adams, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, George Wythe.
Where was the battle of Bunker Hill faught?
Boston.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive,Legislative,Judicial.
What river valley did India's first civilizations develop ?
Indus
How many soldiers did France have in the 1700's?
400,000
Who was the oldest signer?
Benjamin Franklin (70)
What was the last famous battle?
Battle of Yorktown.
What economic system focused on building gold and silver through trade?
Mercantilism
What is the way of life of a society called ?
Culture
What Russian ruler disguised himself as a private citizen to explore Europe?
Peter the Great
Where was it signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What treaty ended the war ?
Treaty of Paris.
The idea that truth can be determined solely by logic?
Rationalism
What are ziggurats?
Temples or or important buildings
What dominant religion in Russia did we study?
Eastern Orthodox.
When was it signed?
August 2nd ( adopted the 4th of July.)
Who was the British leader?
King George III
In the "Spirit of Laws" Montesquieu tried to describe what king of government?
Perfect
What is a term used for strict laws harsh punishment?
Legalism
What Russian city was built to resemble European cities?
St.Petersburg