Test 3 (ch 1-6) Flashcards
True or False
During the French and Indian war, the colonist fought alongside the British.
True
True or False
In a constitutional republic, the government is run by representatives of the people.
True
True or False
The articles of confederation is the highest law and pattern for government in the United States.
False (constitution)
True or False
The judicial branch of the United States government enforces laws.
False (Executive)
True or False
Adoniram Judson is remembered as being the “father of American missions”.
True
True or False
George Whitfield is known as the “father of modern revivalism”.
False (Charles Finney)
True or False
The Gadsen Purchase was land bought from England, so a railroad could be built
False (Mexico)
True or False
Noah Webster wrote: The American Spelling Book.
True
Which is the correct date?
1775-1781 or 1812-1815
American War for Independence
1775-1781
Which is the correct date?
1785-1781 or 1812-1815
War of 1812
1812-1815
Which is the correct date?
1492 or 1620
Pilgrims sail to America and Plymouth is founded
1620
Which is the correct date?
1492 or 1620
Columbus discover the New World
1492
Which is the correct date?
1776 or 1787
Declaration of independence signed
1776
Which is the correct date?
1776 or 1787
Constitution adopted
1787
The first permanent English settlement in America was ____.
Jamestown
Roanoke
Saint Augustine
Jamestown
The _____ work ethic is an important part of America is Heritage.
Colonial
Patriot
Puritan
Puritan
The first colony to offer complete religious freedom was _____.
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The _____ refers to the ten amendments of the Constitution stating the rights and freedoms of United Stated citizens.
Bill of Rights
Charter of Privileges
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The “father of the constitution“ is considered to be ____.
John Adams
James Madison
George Washington
James Madison
The _____ nearly doubled the size of America.
Gadsen purchase
Louisiana purchase
Mexican cession
Louisiana purchase