America's Foundations

True/False: The Dred Scott decision was a huge step forward for African American rights.

True/False: The Articles of Confederation was very successful.

Who has the power to declare war?

Match the ideal: "That among these [rights] are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."

True/False: Water was the fastest way to transport goods and people in the nation's early days.

True/False: The Great Compromise calls for a bicameral legislature

Match the ideal: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

The first battle of the Civil War occurred where?

Which two mountain ranges posed challenges for the nation in its early days? (Pick 2!)

Globalization refers to the integration of world:

True/False: The Great Awakening occurred in Great Britain and spread to the colonists.

Match the ideal: "They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights."

What region do we live in?

The idea of Manifest Destiny is depicted in a famous picture called:

True/False: The Articles of Confederation were responsible for the Northwest Ordinance.

The separation of powers and checks and balances is used to prevent __________.

What was a major export of early America?

Earlier American law still privileged which religion?

Which river served as a boundary between the North and the South?

In the 18th century Americans began traveling West on the:

Which river is a major north-south transportation route?

In Tinker vs. Des Moines the majority:

Federalism splits the power between the national government and:

The Zenger trial was regarding which freedom?

_______ encouraged people to question authority & think for themselves

True/False: The Confederacy was using the Anaconda Plan to win the Civil War

Which white supremacist group had an increase in membership after the Civil War?

Which is an example of a primary source?

In order to become president the candidate must win the _______ vote.

True/False: Even rights not specifically listed in the Constitution are protected.

Soil, forests, wildlife, and minerals are all examples of:

Which amendment abolishes slavery?

True/False: Congress can quarter soldiers in your house during a peace time.

True/False: It is the President's responsibility to institute a draft.

What was the first ELECTED legislative assembly in the colonies?