13 Colonies
How many colonies were established in the US under the British government?
13
This 1776 document declared the colonies independence from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
What are the 3 Branches of Government?
Judicial, Legislative and Executive Branch
Who fought in the Civil War?
The United States - North vs South
What is Mrs Musselman's and Mrs Heath dogs name?
Reggie (Musselman)
Garrison (Heath)
What was the first colony established?
Virginia
This 1773 protest involved colonists dumping tea into the Boston Harbor
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What is a cause of the Civil War?
Slavery
Northern Economy vs Southern Economy
Westward Expansion
Lincoln voted as President
What professional baseball team does Mrs. Musselman and Mrs Heath root for?
The Reds
What is the purpose of a colony?
To claim land and create money for the home country
What was the turning point in the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
This system ensures one branch does to become more powerful than the other.
Checks and Balances
What state was the first to secede from The Union?
South Carolina
How long have Mrs. Musselman and/or Mrs Heath been teaching?
5 Years (Musselman)
25 Years (Heath)
New England, Middle and Southern
Who was the traitor of the American Revolution?
Benedict Arnold
What branch is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Judicial Branch
What notable and deadly Civil War battle took place on July 3, 1863 in Pennsylvania?
Battle of Gettysburg
What is Mrs. Musselman's and Mrs. Heath's favorite kind of music?
Country
The colony was created by William Penn as a religious haven for the Quaker religion.
Pennsylvania
What ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
How many senators are in each state? How many in the United States?
2 per state
100 serve in the Senate
about 3 million
When is Mrs. Musselmans birthday? When is Mrs. Heath's birthday?
April 3 (Musselman)
November 21 (Heath)