Fall Semester Review

Front

What were the 2 main reasons for the French and Indian War? Options: Control of land and trade with Native Americans, Land and Slaves, Gold, Claim to land in Europe

Back

Control of land and trade with Native Americans

Front

What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?

Back

Colonists were banned from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Front

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

Back

3/4

Front

What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?

Back

2/3

Front

Who said "give me Liberty or give me death"?

Back

Patrick Henry

Front

Which two groups left the Church of England to practice religion freely. 

Back

Pilgrims & Puritans

Front

What is the name of the first written plan of government for the United States?

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

Back

strong central government

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?

Back

the states

Front

Why did the Puritans leave England?

Back

Because they wanted to practice their religion their way.