Vocabulary
History and Geography
Road to Revolution
What does the President really do?
US Constitution
100
The following statement is a great example of which vocabulary word for our unit?
This document was created in 1787 which includes a preamble, 7 articles, and 27 amendments today
Constitution
100
What was the primary function of Ellis Island from 1892 to 1954?
It was used as a major immigration processing center
100
The following was a consequence of which act mandated from King George III?
Colonists were mandated to house British soldiers, causing discontent and disagreements.
Quartering Act of 1765
100
Which branch of the U.S. government is headed by the president?
The executive branch
100
Which amendment is the following statement describing: The freedom of assembly
1st Amendment
200
The following statement is a great example of which vocabulary word for our unit?
The Iroquois Confederacy practiced this form of government, influencing the framers of the Constitution
Democracy
200
Who went against George Washington's advice to use guerilla warfare tactics and fight behind trees in the Battle of Monongahela?
Edward Braddock
200
The following were main objectives of this act from King George III:
To raise revenue and strengthen British control over the colonies by taxing items like sugar and molasses
Sugar Act of 1764
200
What is the role of the president's Cabinet?
To advise and assist the president in running the government
200
Which amendment is the following statement describing: The Eighteenth Amendment is repealed.
21st Amendment
300
The following statement is a great example of which vocabulary word for our unit?
The colonists were fed up with Britain rule and attempted to end it by engaging in this act
Revolution
300
What document called for the following:
Britain gained Canada and Florida, while Spain acquired New Orleans and the Louisiana Territory.
Treaty of Paris in 1763
300
What slogan represented the colonists' objection to paying taxes without having a say in the decisions about those taxes?
"No Taxation without Representation"
300
What was Washington’s response when the British passed the Townshend Acts?
He called for a boycott on British goods
300
A change or addition to the constitution is known as which of the following?
Amendment
400
The following statement is a great example of which vocabulary word for our unit?
The Narragansett Tribe maintained good relations with others they encountered
Diplomacy
400
What were some of the key outcomes of interactions between Indigenous tribes and European settlers in the early 17th century?
Cooperation and trade, but also conflicts and disease transmission
400
Identify the following Event:
The Boston Massacre (Paul Revere)
400
What convinced George Washington to run for a second term?
Cabinet members convinced him to run for a second term
400
What does the phrase "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?
Protecting the freedom and rights of all citizens, both now and for future generations.
500
The following statement is a great example of which vocabulary word for our unit?
Chinatown in New York consists of over 60% Asian population
Enclave
500
What contributed to the early British losses in North America during the Battle of Monongahela?
French and Native American troops' ambush tactics and the British soldiers' lack of preparedness
500
What is the name for King George III's request that restricted westward expansion and led to objections from settlers after the French and Indian War?
Proclamation of 1763
500
What is one of the responsibilities of the president in relation to the economy?
Proposing the national budget and working with Congress on it
500
What does the phrase "promote the general welfare" in the Preamble of the Constitution mean?
Ensuring the well-being of all citizens and the nation by providing for their economic and social needs.