American Revolution
What was the event that led to Paul Revere creating his famous engraving, which spread through all the 13 colonies' newspapers?
Boston Massacre
The purpose of our Constitution is to establish our what?
Government
Which amendment has been debated recently, in regards to gun violence?
2nd amendment
How many terms can a US President get elected, and how many years in total?
2 terms, 8 years total
What were the two competing railroad companies in the TCRR?
Union Pacific and Central Pacific
Which law forced colonists to house British Soldiers?
What is it called when you add to or change the Constitution?
Amending, or an Amendment
“I plead the 5th” means what?
Remaining silent, not answering questions that could incriminate you
What are the two different groups in our US Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
How would you describe 'Manifest Destiny'?
Americans believing they have a God given right to take land and expand their beliefs/culture West
What date did we write the Declaration of Independence?
The first 3 words of the Constitution are…
"We the People"
5th/6th/7th amendments all protects and gives rights to people who have been..
accused of a crime, or going to court
What is the purpose of our Legislative branch?
Make/pass our laws
Which war allowed the US to gain California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas?
Mexican-American War
This Virginian was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
What document did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
If a police officer were to pull you over and search your car for no reason, with no warrant, what amendment would that be breaking?
4th amendment
What is the purpose of our Supreme Court?
Interprets laws to make sure they are constitutional/fair
Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from which country, and for how much?
France, $15 million
What was the name of the group of colonists that protested the taxes, including organizing the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty
How many amendments TOTAL have been added to our Constitution?
27
List 4 of the 5 freedoms protected in the 1st amendment…
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly (protest), or petition
What are the 3 requirements to become US President?
1) Natural born citizen
2) Lived in the US at least 14 years
3) 35 years or older
What is the word used to describe when Native Americans were forced into American culture?
Assimilation