Questions and Answers
Name the Indian princess who married John Rolfe at Jamestown.
Pochahontas
What was the first European country to establish permanent settlements in the New World?
Britain
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Who is the Virginia patriot who famously said, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'?
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How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
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According to the Constitution, who elects the president and vice president?
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Name the three branches of government.
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What are changes or additions to the Constitution called?
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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What did England do to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party?
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In which house of Congress do the states have equal representation?
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Who was chosen as chairman, or President of the Constitutional Convention?
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Who was America named for?
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What was the first representative legislature in America?
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Who was the first Vice President of the United States?
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Who was President when the US purchased Louisiana from France?
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Name the groups that formed during the American Revolution to resist British taxation.
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Who must approve all treaties and presidential appointments?
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Which of the 13 colonies was founded by Lord Baltimore to encourage religious freedom for Catholics?
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Which of the 13 colonies was founded by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for debtors?
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Who was America's last king?
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What two men explored the Louisiana Territory and Columbia River to the Pacific for the US?
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What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
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Which document stated our freedom from England?
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What was the last major battle of the war for Independence?
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Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
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What is meant by the term suffrage?
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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
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What document did the Pilgrims write to ensure they had a good government in their new land?
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The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by which religious group?
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According to the 22nd amendment, how many total years may the President serve?
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What was the campaign against the consumption of alcohol called?
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Who was George Washington's Secretary of Treasury?
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What three qualifications must be met by anyone elected to the House of Representatives?
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What officially ended slavery?
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What country lost all of her territory on the mainland of North America in 1763?
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Which group gave us our Thanksgiving holiday?
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Who was the man that held the Jamestown colony together with his policy of 'No Work-No Food'?
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What major American city is at the mouth of the Mississippi River?
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Study Notes
Key Historical Figures and Events
- Pocahontas, an Indian princess, married John Rolfe at Jamestown, symbolizing early colonial relations.
- George Washington served as the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, later becoming the first President of the United States.
- Patrick Henry famously declared, "Give me liberty or give me death!"—a rallying cry for independence.
- Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence, asserting the colonies' freedom from British rule.
Constitutional Framework
- The Constitution requires 9 states to ratify it to become effective.
- The Electoral College is responsible for electing the President and Vice President.
- The legislative, executive, and judicial branches constitute the three branches of U.S. government.
- Amendments refer to changes or additions made to the Constitution, protecting citizens’ rights.
Legislative Procedures
- The Senate ensures equal representation among states in Congress, while the House of Representatives operates on proportional representation.
- The Senate must approve all treaties and presidential appointments, empowering it as a check on executive power.
- The Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights.
Colonial Foundations and Motivations
- The House of Burgesses was the first representative legislature in America, established in Virginia.
- Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore for religious freedom, specifically for Catholics.
- Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe as a refuge for debtors, reflecting socio-economic motivations for colonization.
- The Pilgrims, who gave us Thanksgiving, wrote the Mayflower Compact to ensure self-governance in their new settlement.
Key Legislative and Social Movements
- The 13th Amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States.
- The Temperance Movement campaigned against alcohol consumption, highlighting social reform efforts.
- The 22nd Amendment limits a President to two terms, establishing a constitutional check on power.
Significant Historical Acts and Battles
- The Coercive Acts, also known as the Intolerable Acts, were imposed by England to punish Boston after the Boston Tea Party, escalating tensions.
- The last major battle of the American Revolution was at Yorktown, leading to American independence.
Notable Historical Figures and Events
- John Adams was the first Vice President of the United States, serving under George Washington.
- Alexander Hamilton, George Washington's Secretary of Treasury, was crucial in shaping the financial system; he was later killed by Aaron Burr.
- John Smith enforced a "No Work-No Food" policy at Jamestown, helping to sustain the struggling colony.
Exploration and Geography
- Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Territory and the Columbia River, making significant contributions to American geography and expansion.
- New Orleans, located at the mouth of the Mississippi River, emerged as a major American city and trade hub.
Conclusion of Events
- King George III was notably referred to as America’s last king, representing the end of monarchical rule following independence.
- The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended France's territorial claims in mainland North America, reshaping colonial dynamics.
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