Pre-Revolutionary War
In what current state was the first English colony found?
Virginia
Who did the colonist fight against during the Revolutionary War? Who won? (Have to have both answers to get it correct)
England/American Colonies
How many amendments are there?
27
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that white Americans were divinely ordained to settle the entire continent of North America.
What was one reason the English came to the "new world?"
God, Resources (Land/jobs/gold)
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
The first 10 amendments are called this.
Bill of Rights
The job of congress is to...
make laws for our nation.
Who did the US buy the Louisiana Territory from and for how much? (have to have both to get correct answer)
France and for 15 million dollars
What was something taxed by the STAMP Act?
Newspapers, wills, licenses, playing cards, anything printed on paper
Who became the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How can the Constitution be changed?
Only by amendments
The judicial department is made up of?
judges
Who was the president that stole Texas and California from Mexico?
James K. Polk
What was a Loyalist?
Someone who wanted to stay with Great Britain
What was the "first" constitution called before we had our current Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What is the 1st amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
Who makes up the executive branch?
The president and cabinet members
What was the treaty called that Ridge signed that gave away all the Cherokee land for $5 million dollars?
Treaty of New Echota
What was the Declaration of Independence?
Various Answers
What is the presidential voting system called?
Electoral College
What did the 13th amendment do?
Abolished Slavery (Made it illegal)
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & house of representitives (congress)
What state did many Native American tribes to pushed to after being removed from their native land?
Oklahoma