Northeast Region establishment and government

Match the branch of government with its representative(s)

• President

• Executive

• Congress

• Legislative

• Supreme Court

• Judicial

What is our nation's birthday?

• July 4, 1876

• July 4, 1776
• January 1, 1776
• December 25, 1776

Why are laws created?

• to promote individual freedom

• to generate money

• to protect us from war

• to keep us safe

What was the American Revolution?

• a war for independence from Great Britain.

• a war to establish a new religious government in America.

• To promote trade with England.

• A war against the indians to expand British territories in North America.

Why were the colonists angry with the King of England?

• The colonists did not want to live under British rule

• The colonists were upset over the King's choice of leaders.

• The colonists wanted to expand their territory.
• The colonists were angry about the lack of resources in New England.

A trail that highlights the long history of African Americans in Boston which begins and ends at the African meeting house.

• Freedom Trail

• The Heritage Trail

• The African Heritage Walk
• The Civil Rights Pathway

A trail that takes you through the sights of the American Revolution throughout Boston which ends at Bunker Hill.

• Boston Tea Party Trail
• Freedom Trail
• Independence Path

• Heritage Trail

What is the name of the compact the original colonists created when they left England in 1620?

• Pilgrim Agreement
• Mayflower Compact
• Colonial Pact
• Declaration of Independence

Why did the colonists leave England on the Mayflower in 1620? SELECT all that apply

• To escape from illness in England.

• flee from the king's harsh laws

• Religious freedom

• more opportunity to earn money

The United States' government is a

• Oligarchy
• Theocracy
• democracy

• constitution