U.S. History

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

• King George
• Native Africans
• Malachi the Great
• Native Americans

What keeps any one branch of the U.S. government from gaining too much power?

• Vetoeing
• Checks and Balances
• The Executive Branch
• Voting on a Bill

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803 (which is considered by many to be the greatest real estate deal of all time)?

• The Florida Pan Handle
• The Louisiana Territory
• The Texas Territory
• New Mexico

By 1860, the Midwest and East were united by a network of ____________________.

• roads
• canals
• steam-powered ships
• railroads

When people traveled from place to place to find food, they were called _________________.

• Nomads
• Inuit
• Mayans
• Communities

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776
• July 5, 1776
• December 24, 1776
• December 25, 1776

What is the Supreme Law of the Land?

• Declaration of Independence
• English Bill of Rights
• Constitution
• Amendment

What does the Constitution do?

• Runs on its own supreme power
• Decides who will rule the United States
• Sets up and defines our government
• Announces our independence

How many amendments does our Constitution have?

• 27
• 50
• 125
• 10

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch of our government?

• The Speaker of the House
• The Vice-President
• The President
• The Secretary of State