End of the Year History Review

Front

What is considered to be the "supreme law of the land" in the United States?

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The Constitution

Front

How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Back

27

Front

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

Back

President

Front

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

People who fought to abolish slavery and equality for all as the Declaration of Independence intended.

Back

Abolitionist

Front

Name of the ship that exploded in Havana's harbor?

Back

Maine

Front

State that fought for independence from Mexico.

Back

Texas

Front

the order by Abraham Lincoln in which he freed all slaves in the
Confederate States of America.

Back

Emancipation Proclamation

Front

Which crop was the most important in the south?

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cotton