US History Trimester 1 Final Exam Study Guide 2024 PDF
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This study guide covers US History topics for a trimester one final exam. It includes questions about the Colonial Era, Road to Revolution, Revolutionary Era, and Constitution Units. The guide prepares students for the final.
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US History Trimester One- Final Study Guide Directions: Know the following topics and questions on this study guide to prepare for the final exam. Colonial Era Unit 1. What was the Great Awakening? 2. What are the 3 regions called that make up the original 13 colonies? Road to Revolution Unit 3....
US History Trimester One- Final Study Guide Directions: Know the following topics and questions on this study guide to prepare for the final exam. Colonial Era Unit 1. What was the Great Awakening? 2. What are the 3 regions called that make up the original 13 colonies? Road to Revolution Unit 3. Boston Tea Party 4. Why did King George tax the colonists? 5. What did "no taxation without representation" mean to the colonists? 6. The significance of the political cartoon: “Join or Die.” Revolutionary Era Unit 7. The Declaration of Independence (who what when where why) 8. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" is a quote from which document? 9. Which country helped Americans the most during the Revolutionary War? 10. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 11. What was the western boundary of the United States after the Revolution? 12. Significance of Shay's Rebellion - showed the weakness of the government under the articles of confederation. 13. Articles of Confederation (what was it) - the first US constitution (that failed). Constitution Unit 14. Explain federalism (the federal system): -What are powers given to the states called, and what are some examples of these powers? -What are powers given to the national/federal government called, and what are some examples of these powers? -What are the powers shared by both the states and federal government called, and what are some examples of these powers? 15. What is the main job of Congress in the federal government? 16. How many senators does each state have in the Senate? 17. How many members does each state have in the House of Representatives? 18. What is the main job of the executive branch? 19. How confident are you that you will do well on this final exam? 20. What is the Preamble? What is its purpose? 21. Bicameral means having _____________ houses. 22. What is the job of the Judicial branch of the federal government? 23. How does “checks and balances” guard against tyranny? 24. What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called? 25. Describe all amendments listed below: Amendment 1 - RAPPS. Petition - paper list of names press = media. Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Amendment 5 Amendment 6 Amendment 7 Amendment 8 Amendment 9 Amendment 10 26. True or False: The Legislative Branch is also known as Congress 27. How many amendments are there TOTAL in the Constitution?
