Articles of Confederation
Who held the majority of the power under this document?
The States/Legislative Branch
How many branches of government are there?
Three
What is one of the rights outlined in the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
What is the term used for the belief that the US was destined, by God, to expand its dominion across North America?
Manifest Destiny
Which country did we fight against in the War of 1812?
Great Britain/England
What was one of the biggest flaws of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak central government.
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
Ten
What is name of the famous painting by John Gast, depicting the idea of Manifest Destiny?
American Progress
What was one of the largest factors in the US wanting to stay neutral?
International commerce/trade.
True or False, The Articles of Confederation formally named the United States.
True
What is the highest court in the country?
The Supreme Court
The right to remain silent, is part of which amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Fifth
What land deal doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
Who were the "War Hawks"?
People in favor of going to war against Britain.
What branches of government that we have today are missing from the Articles of Confederation?
How do we determine how many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
It's based on a state's population.
Which Amendment protects you from unlawful search and seizure?
The Fourth
Who did Thomas Jefferson hire to find and document a route to the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis & Clark
What was name of the Shawnee warrior that pushed against White culture and encroachment?
Tecumseh
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To create a national government between the 13 colonies. OR The first government of the United States.
2/3 Vote in Congress
What does the Eighth Amendment protect citizens from?
Cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail/fines.
Name one of the indigenous tribes that interacted with Lewis & Clark on their expedition?
Blackfeet, Shoshone, Mandan-Hidatsa, Chinook, Saligh, Sahaptin-speaking Tribes of the Columbia River, Lakota
What large battle took place two weeks after the Treaty of Ghent was signed, which formally ending the war?
The Battle of New Orleans