Presidents
Who was the first President of the U.S.?
George Washington
What was the name of the law(s) that forbid citizens from speaking badly about the government during Adams presidency?
Alien and Sedition Acts
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
What was the Southern economy based on in the early 1800's?
Farming
What was the law that required Native Americans to move from their land to new land west of the Mississippi River?
Indian Removal Act
Who bought the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Which branch of government creates laws?
Legislative
Who burned the White House down?
The British
What was the Northern economy based on in the early 1800's?
What was the event where Native Americans were forced to leave their homes and move west of the Mississippi River?
Trail of Tears
Who replaced Abraham Lincoln as president after he was assassinated?
Andrew Johnson
Which branch of government contains the Supreme Court?
Judicial
This is a list of freedoms the government promises to protect.
Bill of Rights
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense? (hint: initials are T.P.)
Thomas Paine
Which Early President created the United States Navy?
John Adams
Which branch of government does the president preside over?
Executive
What year was the Boston Tea Party?
1773
Which battle was the deadliest battle of the Civil War?
Gettysburg
What was the first U.S. Constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
Who was the fourth U.S. President?
James Madison
How many Amendments are in the Constitution?
27
How many barrels of tea were dumped into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party? (closest guess wins)
342
What does 'four score and seven years ago' mean?
What rebellion occurred due to a tax on liquor?
Whiskey Rebellion