Causes of the American Revolution: To help repay the debt, the British Government placed taxes on the colonists, including the Stamp Act. Which act correctly completes the statement?

Causes of the American Revolution: To help repay the debt, the British Government placed taxes on the colonists, including the Tea Act. Which act correctly completes the statement?

Causes of the American Revolution: To help repay the debt, the British Government placed taxes on the colonists, including the Townshend Acts. Which acts correctly complete the statement?

Causes of the American Revolution: To show displeasure with the “Acts,” the colonists came up with the slogan. Select the slogan used by the colonists.

Causes of the American Revolution: By 1773 the colonists had begun protesting as they boycotted British goods. Choose the word that completes the action described.

Causes of the American Revolution: By 1775, the colonists and British soldiers exchanged shots at Lexington and Concord. Identify the locations that complete the statement.

The American Revolution: George Washington was selected as Commander in Chief of the new Continental Army. Who was selected?

The American Revolution: John Locke influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence with his idea of unalienable rights. Which philosopher is referenced?

The American Revolution: These rights were life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Select the trio of rights named.

The American Revolution: Thomas Jefferson was appointed to head a committee to draft a statement of independence from England. Who led the drafting?

The American Revolution: On July 4th, 1776, the final draft was approved. What date completes the statement?

Americans Win the Revolutionary War: A surprise victory at Saratoga brought the French into the war on the American side. Which battle and ally complete the statement?

Americans Win the Revolutionary War: At Yorktown, the Continental Army forced the British to surrender and the war was over. Identify the final battle.

The Constitution: The Declaration of Independence stated the goals of Americans as they fought for freedom. Which document stated the goals?

The Constitution: The U.S. Constitution would turn these goals into a system of government. Which document formed the system?

The Constitution: Originally the colonies were ruled by a “loose” agreement called the Articles of Confederation. Identify the agreement.

The Constitution: It failed because it gave too much power to the state governments and not enough to the federal government. Which distribution of power led to failure?

The Constitution: In 1787 the Continental Congress wrote the U.S. Constitution. Which year completes the statement?

The Constitution: Because federal law is supreme over state law, the Constitution is often called the Supreme Law of the Land. Select the correct term.

The Constitution: The Constitution is divided into three parts. Which list correctly names the three parts?

Legislative Branch: The Legislative Branch was established under Article I. Which article created it?

Legislative Branch: Congressmen are elected by the people of the USA. Who elects members of Congress?

Legislative Branch — Senate: How many Senators does each state have?

Legislative Branch — Senate: What is the total number of U.S. Senators?

Legislative Branch — House of Representatives: Representation is based on states’ population. What is representation in the House based on?

Legislative Branch — House of Representatives: Bigger states have more representatives. Which statement correctly completes the idea?

Legislative Branch — House of Representatives: What is the total number of Representatives?

Legislative Branch — House of Representatives: One duty is to create our laws. Which duty matches the House role?

Legislative Branch — House of Representatives: Congress can raise or lower our taxes. Which financial power is named?

Legislative Branch — House of Representatives: Congress can declare war. Which power is identified?

Executive Branch: The President was established under Article II. Which office and article complete the statement?

Executive Branch: The President is Commander of the Military. Which role is stated?

Executive Branch: The President signs bills into laws. What action completes the statement?

Executive Branch: The President appoints Supreme Court judges. Which appointment power is described?

Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court was established under Article III. Which body and article complete the statement?

Judicial Branch: Marbury v. Madison gave the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review to determine if laws follow the Constitution. Identify the power.

Judicial Branch: The federal judiciary includes lower courts across the USA. What other courts exist besides the Supreme Court?

Judicial Branch: How many justices sit on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Principles of the Constitution — Limited Government: Powers are limited by the Constitution; King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215. Which document is referenced?

Principles of the Constitution — Popular Sovereignty: Who holds the power and gives the government its authority?

Principles of the Constitution — Federalism: Power is divided between a national government and the states. Which principle is described?

Principles of the Constitution — Separation of Powers: How many branches is the federal government divided into?

Principles of the Constitution — Checks and Balances: What prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?

Principles of the Constitution — Amendments: What allows the Constitution to adapt to changing times?

The Bill of Rights: Ten amendments were added to aid in protecting our individual liberties and freedoms. What purpose did these amendments serve?

The Bill of Rights: These first ten amendments became known as what?

1st Amendment: Which freedom is protected? Select the correct option.

1st Amendment: Which freedom is protected? Select the correct option.

1st Amendment: Which freedom is protected? Select the correct option.

1st Amendment: Which freedom is protected? Select the correct option.

1st Amendment: Which freedom is protected? Select the correct option.

2nd Amendment: People have a right to bear arms. Which right is stated?

2nd Amendment: A well-regulated militia is needed to secure a free state. What does the amendment say is needed?

3rd Amendment: What practice is prohibited by the amendment?

4th Amendment: Which type of searches are forbidden?

4th Amendment: What must a judge issue before property can be searched?

5th Amendment: A person cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without what?

5th Amendment: What allows the government to take private property with fair compensation?

5th Amendment: What does double jeopardy prevent?

5th Amendment: What body issues an indictment for serious crimes?

5th Amendment: What protection prevents being forced to testify against yourself?

6th Amendment: What kind of trial is guaranteed?

6th Amendment: What must you be told when accused?

6th Amendment: What trial right is specified?

6th Amendment: What legal assistance right is provided?

8th Amendment: What types of punishment are forbidden?

8th Amendment: What kind of bail is prohibited?

8th Amendment: Punishment must fit what?

9th Amendment: Even if the Constitution doesn’t list a right, what does the amendment state?

10th Amendment: The federal government only has powers specifically given in the Constitution. Where are other powers reserved?

What Are Americans? Hector St. John de Crevecoeur came to America in the 1700s and wrote Letters to an American Farmer. Which work did he author?

What Are Americans? He was impressed by the melting pot and the nation’s natural resources, and the absence of kings and nobles. Which description matches his observations?

Complete the phrase: willingness of Americans to ______ work hard to improve their life.

Alexis de Tocqueville wrote ______ Democracy in America.

He observed that Americans were different from Europeans because of their ______ social equality.

He observed that Americans had an overriding concern with ______ money.

Fill in the concept: ______ Egalitarianism ________.

Fill in the concept: ______ Populism ________.

Fill in the concept: ______ Liberty ________.

Fill in the concept: ______ Individualism ________.

Fill in the concept: ______ Laissez-Faire ________.

During the 1800s the ______ Industrial Revolution ______ introduced the factor system.

The USA also experienced ______ population growth ______.

In the ______ South ______, ½ of the population were slaves.

The idea of ______ Manifest Destiny ______ sent people out ______ the West ______ to settle the frontier.

Southerners were fearful the North would ______ abolish ______ slavery.

As the South became more dependent on ______ cotton ______, it became more dependent on ______ slave labor ______.

1861 — Attack on ______ Ft. Sumter ______.

1863 — ______ Emancipation Proclamation ______ frees slaves in Confederate States.

1863 — ______ Battle of Gettysburg ______ where Lincoln gives ______ Gettysburg Address ______.

1865 — ______ South ______ surrenders to the ______ North ______ at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia.

1865 — ______ Lincoln ______ is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends.

Military and probably real leader of the South was ______ General Robert E. Lee ______.

The northern states were led by ______ Abraham Lincoln ______.

13th Amendment: Abolished ______ slavery ______.

14th Amendment: All citizens have ______ due process ______ and ______ equal protection ______ under the law.

15th Amendment: Made it illegal to ______ deny a person suffrage ______ based on their race.

E Pluribus Unum means ______ from many comes one ______ and shows that America stands together.

“In God We Trust” became our national motto and has been used on our money since ______ 1864 ______.

Which process increased the amount and quality of steel being produced?

After the Civil War, what replaced human and animal strength in industry?

Where was America's first oil well drilled in 1859?

Which development caused the demand for oil to skyrocket?

Which inventor used electricity to produce motion pictures, the light bulb, and the phonograph?

Which invention is correctly associated with Thomas Edison?

Which invention is correctly associated with Thomas Edison?

Which invention is correctly associated with Thomas Edison?

Which inventor is associated with the sewing machine?

Which innovation is associated with Elisha Otis?

Which innovation is associated with Christopher Sholes?

Which innovators achieved the first successful manned flight?

What kind of railroad connected the East Coast with the riches of California?

Which groups started working westward from Omaha on the railroad? Select all that apply.

Which group started eastward from Sacramento to build the railroad?

Where did the two railroad crews meet?

Trains brought which group everything they needed to the West?

Which products did trains carry back to the East from the West? Select all that apply.

Which developments linked the country together to form a national market? Select all that apply.

The U.S. population grew to approximately what size within 50 years?

Over how many years did the U.S. population jump from over 2 million to 76 million?

Which factors created rising demand for goods in the late 1800s? Select all that apply.

Which source of labor provided a steady supply for growing industries?

Which activity depleted forests during westward expansion?

Who plowed the Great Plains to plant crops?

Which activity destroyed the land during western development?

Which forces contributed to wiping out the buffalo? Select all that apply.

Which natural resources were polluted during rapid expansion?

Before the Civil War, most businesses were owned by whom?

After the Civil War, which form of business organization became more common?

What is a corporation?

What do corporations issue or sell to represent ownership shares?

Who is a partial owner that receives a share of a corporation's profits?

What is the Free Enterprise System?

In a free enterprise system, those who start businesses in hopes of making a profit are called what?

In a free enterprise system, people who choose what to buy and how much to pay are called what?

Which are the three basic economic questions every society must answer? Select all that apply.

Successful entrepreneurs in the late 1800s were often called what?

Some entrepreneurs were also called what because of the ruthless tactics they used to destroy their competition?

In what industry did Andrew Carnegie make his fortune in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Which labor strike became one of the era's most violent?

In what industry did John D. Rockefeller make his fortune in Ohio?

Standard Oil Co. became which type of business organization, with Rockefeller owning most of the shares?

Later, Standard Oil would become what as Rockefeller controlled 90% of all oil refined?

What term describes the wealthy giving away millions of dollars to the public for the common good?

Which is a pro of big business listed in the worksheet?

Which is a pro of big business listed in the worksheet?

Which is a pro of big business listed in the worksheet?

Which is a pro of big business listed in the worksheet?

Which is a con of big business listed in the worksheet?