Colonies
This was the major cash crop in the early days of the American Colonies.
Tobacco
This man was the King of England. He taxed the American colonies without asking them first.
King George III
How many amendments are in the original Bill of Rights?
10
He was the first president of the United States.
George Washington
What animal is Edison Middle School's mascot?
Eagle
Founded in 1607, this was the first English settlement in the New World.
It was featured prominently in the movie "Pocahontas"
Jamestown
This document, written by Thomas Jefferson, declared American independence from Great Britain.
It was signed on July 4, 1776
The Declaration of Independence
This man - and 4th President - actually wrote the constitution.
(He also defended the White House with cannons when the British tried to burn it down in the War of 1812!)
James Madison
This President - President #3 - wrote the Declaration of Independence.
He's also on the Nickel and the $2 bill (yes, that's a thing)
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the 8th grade counselor this year?
Mrs. Chavez
"I'm a Puritan who wants to live with people who all believe the exact same thing. I value education and hard work, but I am quick to judge people that don't fit into what I think people should be like. Where should I live: New England, the Middle Colonies, or the Southern Colonies?"
New England
This protest, done in response to the Tea Act, resulted in American colonists dumping British Tea into Boston Harbor
The Boston Tea Party
This is a system that divides the American Government into three parts to ensure that no part is more powerful than the other.
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
This presidential First Lady *allegedly* rescued a painting of George Washington from a burning White House
#likeaboss
Dolley Madison
100 POINTS EACH: Name all 3 administrators at Edison Middle School
--Principal
--BOTH Assistant Principals
Assistant Principal: Mr. Martinez
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Brookens
This American Holiday celebrates a feast that Puritans and Wampanoag Native Americans held as a sign of peace and gratitude
Thanksgiving
This French General had a close father-son relationship with George Washington. He supplied the Continental Army with guns, ships, and money.
#AmericasFavoriteFightingFrenchman
Marquis de Lafayette
(Full name: Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette)
What are the Three Branches of Government?
DOUBLE POINTS: What do they do?
Legislative Branch: Writes the Law
Executive Branch: Enforces the Law
Judicial Branch: Interprets the Law
RANDOM QUESTION!
What is Mr. Reimann's first name?
"Mister"
...jk, it's "Christopher"
This is the name of Mr. Reimann's dog <3
Watson
Over 20 people from Salem, MA were falsely accused of something and died in 1692 during this event, fueled by paranoia.
Salem Witch Trials
RANDOM QUESTION!
Mr. Reimann keeps a Raven over his classroom door. What's the Raven's name?
Corvus
RANDOM QUESTION!
How many 8th graders are culminating this year? Closest guess wins!
463
250 POINTS EACH
These two people (that we learned about!) are the only two people on current US money to NOT be president
Alexander Hamilton ($10)
Benjamin Franklin ($100)
There are 6 teachers at Edison that currently teach 7/8th Grade History (Gen. Ed.). Name 4 of them.
(Mr. Schippert and Mr. MacMahon are 6th grade)
Dr. Alvarez
Mr. Maginnis
Mr. Rodriguez
Ms. Villasenor
Mr. Cervantes
Mr. Reimann