Test 2 Flashcards
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured _____ from the British.
Bunker Hill
Fort Ticonderoga
The Northwest Territory
Fort Ticonderoga
The main author of the declaration of independence was ______.
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Remembered as the “fighting Parson” ______ help defend his town from the British, using paper from hymnals.
James Armistead
James caldwell
George Rogers Clark
James Caldwell
On Christmas night, Washington and his men cross the _____ to capture Trenton.
Boston harbor
Delaware river
Hudson River
Delaware river
Washington and his men spent the worst winter of the war for independence at _____.
Bunker hill
Fort Tinconderoga
Valley Forge
Valley Forge
After the battle of _____ , England surrendered.
Brooklyn
Bunker hill
Yorktown
Yorktown
____ help secure fourths of the northwest territory from the British.
George Rogers Clark
Lord Cornwallis
Nathanael Green
George Rogers Clark
In the _____ England gave up it’s 13 colonies in America.
Battle of kings mountain
Declaration of independence
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris
In a constitutional republic, the government is run by representatives, chosen by the ______.
King
People
President
People
Members of the _____ Matt, to discuss the formation of American government.
Constitutional convention
Senate
Treaty of Paris
Constitutional convention 
_____ is a list sent to King George III of changes needed for peace between England and the colonies.
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two
Olive Branch Petition
___ is a document that stated the colonies were independent from English rule.
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two
Declaration of independence
___ was America’s first plan for government.
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two
Articles of confederation
____ is the highest law in pattern of government for the United States today.
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two
Constitution of the United States
___ is the highest court in the United States.
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two
Supreme Court
___ are the 10 amendments to the constitution stating the rights and freedoms of the United States citizens.
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two
Bill of Rights
___ is the type of government formed by the constitution.
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two
Republic
___ is the number of representatives each state has in the house of representatives.
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two
Depends on how many people live in a state.
Legislative, Executive or Judicial
President
Executive
Legislative, Executive or Judicial
Congress
Legislative
Legislative, Executive or Judicial
elected representatives from each state
Legislative
Legislative, Executive or Judicial
enforces the law
Executive
Legislative, Executive or Judicial
interprets the law
Judicial
Legislative, Executive or Judicial
lower courts
Judicial
Legislative, Executive or Judicial
make laws
Legislative
Legislative, Executive or Judicial
Supreme Court
Judicial
True or False
The Hessians were French soldiers hired by England to fight against colonist.
False (German)
True or False
The first person to sign the declaration of independence was Nathan Hale.
False (John Hancock)
True or False
Nathan hale spied for the British army.
False (Continental Army)
True or False
The battle of Saratoga is remembered as a great, turning point in the war for independence.
True
True or False
John Paul Jones was captain of the Bonhomme Richard.
True
True or False
Cabinet is made up of two houses: the senate and the house of representatives.
False (the Congress is)
True or False
The first president to be inaugurated in Washington DC was George Washington.
False (Thomas Jefferson)
True or False
In 1781, Britain surrendered, ending the American war for independence.
True
In what year was the declaration of independence signed?
1776
1787
1776
Who is remembered as the “father of the constitution“
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
James Madison
In what year was the constitution of the United States adopted?
1776
1787
1787
List the first three presidents of the United States in order.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
True or False
North America is the largest continent.
False (Asia)
True or False
The pacific ocean is the largest ocean.
True
True or False
The Indian ocean is the warmest ocean.
True
True or False
The southern ocean is the coldest ocean.
False (Arctic Ocean)
