There were ____ original colonies
13
Name the U.S. capital
Washington D.C.
What was the main cause of the Civil War?
Slavery
What is the value of: XXIV
24
Ms.Duenas has ___ tattoos
2
The Revolutionary War was fought between American colonists and what country?
Great Britain
Which Branch is responsible for making and passing laws
Legislative
The Confederate States of America
Another name for the Legislative Branch is ______.
Congress
Who is Ms.Dueñas’s bestie?
Ms.Barrena
Before the Europeans and colonist arrived to America, this land belonged to who?
Native Americans
There are 3 branches of government, name all 3.
1. Legislative 2. Judicial 3.Executive
People who wanted to end slavery are called _______.
abolitionist
The belief that Americans had the God-given right to spread their culture, religion, and language across the continent all the way to the Pacific Ocean
Manifest Destiny
Ms.Dueñas has ___ pets.
0
What year and date did the colonies declare their independence?
July 4th 1776
This very important document outlines the laws, principals, organization, and processes of OUR government.
Constitution
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
To win the presidency you need ___ electoral votes
270
What is Ms.Dueñas' favorite sport?
Basketball
Look at the image, what event is it depicting:
Boston Tea Party
The Legislative Branch is made up of what 2 houses?
1.House of Representatives
2.Senate
Signed by Lincoln in 1863. Freed enslaved African Americans living in Confederate territory
Emancipation Proclamation
You must answer both correctly to receive points:
1. How many terms can a president serve?
2. How many years is each presidential term?
2 terms of 4 years each
Ms.Dueñas has worked at Sequoia for ___ years.
7