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Who was the Prussian officer that helped train troops at Valley Forge during the winger of 1777-1778?

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Von Steuben

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Who was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

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George Washington

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Which American hero later turned into a traitor and fought for the British?

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Benedict Arnold

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Which American naval captain captured the English warship named the Serapis?

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John Paul Jones

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Who said “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”?

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Nathan Hale

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Colonists were forbidden to travel west of the Appalachian Mountains -

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Proclamation Act of 1763

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Delegates from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss events between colonies and British.-

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First Continental Congress 1774

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4 part law that Parliament passed which closed Boston Harbor and issued quartering of British soldiers.-

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Intolerable Acts 1774

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Parliament allowed the British East India Co. to sell tea directly to colonists.-

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Tea Act 1773

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Colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.-

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Boston Tea Party 1773

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List 4 reasons that the Americans won the Revolutionary War.-

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  1. Geography
  2. Alliances with Allies
  3. Patriotism
  4. Colonists Unified
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How many states were needed to approve the laws made by Congress?-

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9 states

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Continental currency held little value because it was not backed by what?-

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Gold

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States admitted into the union under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 when it reached a population of what?

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A population of 60,000 people

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A period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises.-

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Depression

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What powers were Congress given under the Articles of Confederation?

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  1. The power to declare war.
  2. The power to coin money.
  3. The power to negotiate treaties with other nations.
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What member of the Constitutional Convention was knows as the “Father of the Convention”?

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James Madison

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What are the first words in the Preamble of the Constitution?

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“We the People of the United States of Americas…”

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What are the 3 branches that make up our US Government and what is their main role in the government?

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  1. Executive - carry out the laws
  2. Legislative - makes the laws
  3. Judicial - interprets the laws
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How can the President check the actions of Congress?

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  • By Checks and Balances.

- He can veto a Bill.

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What are the 3 parts of the Constitution of the United States?

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  1. The Preamble
  2. The Articles
  3. The Amendments
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Article 1 of the Constitution outlines which branch of government?

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-The Legislative Branch

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Each branch of government has the power to check the actions of the other branches… what is this called?

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Checks and Balances

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What is the length of a state representative’s term?

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2 years

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Who leads the House of Representatives?

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The Speaker of the House

26
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Laws that start as proposals are?

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Bills

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Name some of the powers of Congress…

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  1. Make money
  2. Declare war
  3. Raise taxes
  4. Impeach and remove the president from office
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Name some of the powers of the President…

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  1. Direct foreign policy
  2. Appoint ambassadors
  3. Suggest new laws
  4. Veto bills
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How many years is ONE presidential term?

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4 years

30
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Changes made to the Constitution are called…

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Amendments

31
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How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve?

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Supreme Court Justice serves for LIFE.

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What Article states that the Constitution is the “Supreme law of the land”?

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Article VI - 6 - states that the Constitution is the “Supreme Law of the Land”.

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The heads of each department in the Executive Branch are called?

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President’s Cabinet

34
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Who was the first Secretary of State?

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Thomas Jefferson

35
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Angry farmers in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania attacked tax collectors is called ?

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-Whiskey Rebellion

36
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What was Washington trying to warn the citizens and future leaders of in his farewell address?

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Washington warned about getting tangled up in the affairs of foreign nations.

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Name the first 4 presidents of the United States.

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  1. George Washington
  2. John Adams
  3. Thomas Jefferson
  4. James Madison
38
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The President could expel any foreigner thought to be a danger to the US is called the…

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Alien Act

39
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British Navy forcing American sailors to serve in their Navy is called …

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Impressment

40
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Who won the famous duel of 1804?

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Aaron Burr

41
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When Livingston and Monroe met and negotiated with Talleyrand of France, what were they offered?

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The Louisiana Territory

42
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Jefferson and his supporters formed the political party called the….

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Democratic-Republican Party

43
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Who was the Governor of Indiana that led a march of 1,000 American soldiers to defeat the Prophet at Prophetstown?

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William Henry Harrison

44
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In 1814, the British stormed onto the capital - what did they end up burning?

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The White House

45
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Which American became a hero at the Battle of New Orleans?

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Andrew Jackson

46
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The time when new machines replaced outdated tools is called?

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The Industrial Revolution

47
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Who invented muskets with interchangeable parts?

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Eli Whitney

48
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What is the migration of rural inhabitants to cities called?

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Urbanization

49
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Who invented the cast - iron stove?

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Philo Stewart

50
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Who invented the sewing machine?

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Elias Howe

51
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How did the Industrial Revolution affect the forces of supply and demand?

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Look up this answer.

52
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Which British general was defeated at the Battle of Saratoga?

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John Burgoyne

53
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At which battle did Washington cross the icy Delaware River to attack thousands of Hessians the morning after Christmas and WON?

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Battle of Trenton

54
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Which American patriot served their country by sewing flags for the army?

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Betsy Ross

55
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Who was sent to Paris, France to persuade King Louis XVI to give Americans weapons and other supplies?

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Benjamin Franklin

56
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Which American victory was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War?

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Battle of Saratoga

57
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Colonists were forced to pay taxes on all paper products like playing cards and diplomas by which act?

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Stamp Act of 1763

58
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Colonists had to pay taxes on paper, lead, paint, glue, and tea for which act?

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Townshend Acts 1767

59
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British recognized US as an independent nation for what treaty?

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Treaty of Paris

60
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British fired on colonists leaving 5 dead in the?

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Boston Massacre

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Massachusetts farmers led a revolt against the courthouses and towns in Massachusetts in response to the government seizing their farms… what rebellion was this?

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Shay’s Rebellion

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Townships were created in the Northwest Territory and Congress sold sections of land for $640 under which act?

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Land Ordinance of 1785

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