What do you already know about early U.S. history?

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How many states were originally part of the U.S.?

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13 states

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Which country did American colonists fight to gain independence as a country?

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England/Great Britain

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What slogan did American colonists use to explain why they were angry with British rule?

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No taxation without representation!

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What system of government does the U.S. have?

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Democratic republic

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How many branches of government does the U.S. have according to the Constitution?

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Three

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Who makes the laws in the United States?

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Congress

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Who makes sure laws are Constitutional?

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Supreme Court

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Who elects the president of the United States?

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Electors in the Electoral College

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True or false: The U.S. expanded west peacefully, with no warfare or violence involved.

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False

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What was the Trail of Tears?

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The forced march of Cherokee Indians away from their homeland into new territory.