Declaration of Independence
U.S Constitution
Thinking Like a Historian
Vocabulary
100
When was the Declaration of Independence written?

July 4th, 1776 

100

True or False, The Bill of Rights is part of this document?

True

100

This person is a student or writer of history.

Historian 

100

This is someone who was present or witnessed an event

Primary Source

200

The War that followed the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Revolutionary War

200

The United States Constitution created 3 branches of government which are.........

Legislative, Judicial, Executive

200

Why do we care about History?

To better understand what happened in the past.

200

Someone's opinion which is influenced by their own beliefs.

Point of View

300

Who did the United States Declare Independence from ?

The British, Britain , English , King George III

300

The Pledge of Allegiance was officially adopted by the United States in what year?? 

1924

300

What is the importance of Organizing Information

It becomes easier to QUICKLY retrieve information we are looking for

                                                       


    

300

Someone who uses primary sources to describe an event because they weren’t present at the event itself

Secondary Source

400

How many colonies Declared Independence ? 

13 Colonies

400

A promise to something or someone is called _____________.

Oath/ Pledge

400

What is the Importance of Analyzing Information?

Helps us understand the present and predict the future.

400

This describes the circumstances of what was occurring at the time of an event

Historical Context

500

Name two complains that the colonist had against the King/Britain?

Imposing taxes

Taxation without representation

Restricting colonists ability to trade

The King’s use of military to wage wars and enforce his own laws America

500

The part of the document that explains its purpose to the reader

Preamble

500

Give an example of someone who's job is to Predict the Future 

Meteorologist, Weather Man/Woman

500

This means to be “loyal” to something

Allegiance