1st semester exam

Front

What was the main reason for the colonists' dissatisfaction with British rule?

Back

Taxation without representation and lack of self-governance

Front

Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?

Back

Alexander Hamilton

Front

What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the size of the United States?

Back

Doubled the size of the United States

Front

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

Back

George Washington

Front

Which branch of the U.S. government reviews and explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if a law goes against the Constitution?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

George Washington’s goodbye letter to the American people warning them of foreign alliances, political parties and sectionalism.

Back

The Farewell Address.

Front

Famous landmark Supreme Court case during President Jefferson's time in office that establishes the principle of Judicial Review.

Back

Marbury V. Madison

Front

On April 18-19, 1775, the colonist militias marched to _______ and _______, Massachusetts, where they hoped to steal arms. These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

Back

Lexington and Concord

Front

Clash between Boston rioters and British Troops that left 5 colonists dead.

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

Which geographic feature is connected to the Proclamation Line of 1763? Options: Boston Harbor, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Appalachian Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains