AOC
Constitution
Semester 1 potluck
Unit 4 People
2025 Year End
Wild Card
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Treaty of Paris 1783

Ended the Revolutionary War

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Why was the Constitution written?

To solve problems from the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

50

What was one of the main reasons for conflict between Native Americans and Europeans?

Europeans took over land owned by Native Americans.

50

First President of the United States

George Washington

50

What phrase created absolute chaos at showings of “A Minecraft Movie,” turning the film viral and making it a box office smash?  

"Chicken Jockey!"

100

Why was the Articles of Confederation weak?

It couldn't enforce it's own laws, collect taxes, and could not regulate trade.

100

Government can only do what people give it permission to do

Limited Government

100

This major disease was the cause of death of over 90% of indigenous people.

Small pox

100

He was considered “The Father of the Constitution,” (Main author of Constitution.)

James Madison

100

In 2025 this grinning, fuzzy toy, became wildly popular, and sold out instantly online and in stores around the world?

Labubu

200

Captain Daniel Shays led other farmers in an uprising against high state taxes, imprisonment for debt 

Shay's Rebellion

200

All states except Rhode Island sent delegates here (total of 55 delegates)

PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION

200

How did the Sons of Liberty react to the Tea Act?

They boarded British merchant ships and dumped tea in protest.

200

Supported the Constitution and strong national government

Federalist

200

Skibidi, rizz and sus have all been popular Gen Z slang for quite a while. What numerically based slang has been confusing adults and annoying teachers since last fall?

6-7!

300

Why was it so important to not have a strong central government?

For fear of a Monarchy or King. They wanted the States to have more control over government.

300

What are the two houses of Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

300

System in which goods and slaves were traded among the Americas, Britain, and Africa.

Triangle of trade

300

A person who opposed the adoption of the United States Constitution, and a strong national government.

Anti-Federalist

300

This movie was a surprise megahit on Netflix last summer, with eight of its songs landing on the Top 100 chart.

KPop Demon Hunters

400

Drafted the nation’s first constitution called the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

JOHN DICKINSON

400

The Ideal that each branch of government will have their own roles and not over-step the other.

Checks and Balances

400

A religious movement that spread through the colonies and changed religion, social and political life.

The Great Awakening

400

Name at least 1 person wrote the Federalists Papers  (85 essays that gave reasons for ratification)

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay  

400

The Oxford English Dictionary recently unveiled its 2025 Word of the Year. What is it?

Rage Bait!