US History

During what era in US history, people discovered new land?

• Exploration era

• Colonization era

• American Revolution era

• Constitution era

During what era in US history, the colonists fought against Britain to become their own country?

• Exploration era

• Colonization era

• American Revolution era

• Constitution era

Where the 13 original colonies located?

• On the East Coast 
• On the West Coast
• In the middle of  North America 

What was the major cause of the American Revolution?

• The Indians were causing trouble for the British
• The King was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation.
• The Colonists were stubborn and inconsiderate.

What was written by Thomas Jefferson, and signed and ratified by the 13 colonies on July 4, 1776?

• Constitution

• Federalist Papers

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

The three branches of government have relatively equal power and can prevent one branch from overstepping beyond its' powers. This is called...

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

• Bicameral Legislature

• Supreme Powers of government

 What country is credited with discovering the Americas?

• England
• France
• Portugal
• Spain

In what month and year was the Declaration of Independence adopted in the United States?

• October, 1492
• April, 1620
• July, 1776
• November , 1512

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 11

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

• ended World War I

• gave women the right to vote

• freed slaves in most Southern states

• gave the United States independence from Great Britain