Explorers And Native Americans American Revolution Westward Expansion Constitution And Government Historic Figures

True or False: Henry Hudson sailed for the English and the Dutch. Explorers and Native Americans

True Explorers and Native Americans

How did the Kwakiutl use the environment to obtain food? A.The gathered berries, nuts, and seeds and ground them into flour. B.They caught fish from the ocean and rivers. C.They hunted buffalo. D.Other Native Americans brought them food. Explorers and Native Americans

B. They caught fish from the ocean and rivers. Explorers and Native Americans

Which explorer sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a sea route to Asia? A.Christopher Columbus B.John Cabot C.Vasco Nunez de Balboa D.Juan Ponce de Leon Explorers and Native Americans

A. Christopher Columbus Explorers and Native Americans

Who was the first European explorer to sight and name the Pacific Ocean? Explorers and Native Americans

Vasco Nunez de Balboa Explorers and Native Americans

Which group of people most often worked in the fields in the colonies? Explorers and Native Americans

slaves Explorers and Native Americans

True or False The British did not want to be taxed without having representation in Parliament. American Revolution

False The American colonists yelled no taxation without representation in Parliament. American Revolution

How did the French and Indian War make a difference for American Independence? A.It cost Great Britain a lot of money, which it tried to make up by taxing the colonists. B.The French influence was now completely gone from North America. C.British soldiers left North America and the colonists took control. D.All of the above. American Revolution

A. It cost Great Britain a lot of money, so King George III tried to make up by taxing the colonists. American Revolution

Why did the Americans lose the Battle of Bunker Hill? A.They were outnumbered. B.They ran out of gunpowder. C.They were afraid of the British. D.All of the above American Revolution

B. They ran out of gunpowder. American Revolution

What document, written by Thomas Jefferson, declared that the colonies were no longer part of Britain? American Revolution

The Declaration of Independence American Revolution

What did the Patriots do to protest, “No taxation without representation” and what was the event named? American Revolution

The Boston Tea Party The Patriots, led by the Sons of Liberty, boarded ships and threw tea into Boston Harbor. American Revolution

True or False The United States paid Great Britain about $15 million for the Louisiana Territory. Westward Expansion

False They purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. Westward Expansion

The route used by many pioneers to travel to the Pacific Northwest, crossing 2,000 miles with a beginning point in Independence, Missouri, is known as what trail? A.California Trail B.Northwest Trail C.Lewis and Clark Trail D.Oregon Trail Westward Expansion

D. Oregon Trail Westward Expansion

The Republic of Texas gained independence from Mexico after which conflict? A.Battle at The Alamo B.Mexico-American War C.Texas Independence D.War of 1812 Westward Expansion

A. Battle at The Alamo Westward Expansion

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States covering land between ________ and ________. Westward Expansion

Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains Westward Expansion

What led to the population growth that allowed California to apply for statehood? Westward Expansion

The discovery of gold in 1848, leading to the Gold Rush. Westward Expansion

True or False A system of checks and balances prevents one branch from having too much power. Constitution and Government

True Constitution and Government

The Bill of Rights contains the first _____ amendments of the U.S. Constitution. A.12 B.8 C.5 D.10 Constitution and Government

D. 10 Constitution and Government

Where can the draft of a proposed law, called a bill, be introduced? A.House of Representatives B.Supreme Court C.Senate D.Either A or C Constitution and Government

D. Either A or C Constitution and Government

What branch of the government is responsible for enforcing the laws? Who/What is at the top of this branch? Constitution and Government

Executive Branch The President of the United States Constitution and Government

What U.S. document states that Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Constitution and Government

The Declaration of Independence Constitution and Government

True or False Juan Ponce de Leon led the first expedition to Florida in search of the Fountain of Youth. Historic Figures

True Historic Figures

Thomas Jefferson wrote ___________. A.Bill of Rights B.Declaration of Independence C.Common Sense D.The Great Compromise

B. The Declaration of Independence Historic Figures

Which leader of the Constitutional Convention is known as the “Father of the Constitution”? A.James Madison B.Thomas Jefferson C.Benjamin Franklin D.George Washington

C. Benjamin Franklin Historic Figures

Who played an important role as a soldier during the American Revolution and also became a President of the United States? Historic Figures

George Washington Historic Figures

Who was the “conductor” of the Underground Railroad and led over 300 slaves to freedom? Historic Figures

Harriet Tubman Historic Figures