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Why did American colonists object to British rule?
Why did American colonists object to British rule?
Taxation without representation, mostly.
"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..." This quote is from what document?
"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..." This quote is from what document?
The Declaration of Independence
What's the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?
What's the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?
The Declaration is a breakup letter with England and a list of complaints. The Constitution is a list of rules for the federal government, which was written after the revolution.
What are 3 reasons why the American colonists were able to defeat the British?
What are 3 reasons why the American colonists were able to defeat the British?
Guerrilla warfare, invention of the rifle, assistance from France, training from Prussians, vaccinations, solid leadership, unfamiliar terrain for Brits, ocean's distance from Britian, USA!! USA!! USA!!!
What's the difference between American government and British government.
What's the difference between American government and British government.
We are a pluralistic republican democracy. All leaders are voted on, and their power comes from the people. The British government was ruled by a monarchy, the king or queen's power came from God, and their society was divided into different classes.
This system prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
This system prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
Checks and balances
The original version of the constitution only allowed white, male, property owning men to vote. It also allowed slavery but forbid in-kind payments. Why?
The original version of the constitution only allowed white, male, property owning men to vote. It also allowed slavery but forbid in-kind payments. Why?
The constitution was written by white, male, property owning men, many of whom were bankers or slave owners.
After being arrested, the judge at your trial demands that you testify against yourself and admit that you are guilty. Your lawyer heroically objects and points out that you don't have to testify against yourself because of the _______ amendment to the constitution.
After being arrested, the judge at your trial demands that you testify against yourself and admit that you are guilty. Your lawyer heroically objects and points out that you don't have to testify against yourself because of the _______ amendment to the constitution.
"Fifth." The fifth amendment, brah.
A certain presidential candidate that shall go nameless here suggests that if he were president, he would solve the terrorism problem by shutting down mosques. This is a violation of the _____ amendment to the constitution.
A certain presidential candidate that shall go nameless here suggests that if he were president, he would solve the terrorism problem by shutting down mosques. This is a violation of the _____ amendment to the constitution.
"First." First amendment guarantees freedom of religion.
Explain 3 differences between the Senate and House of Representatives
Explain 3 differences between the Senate and House of Representatives
1. Senate is 6 year term, House is 2 year 2. Senate has 2 reps from each state, House's # is based on state population 3. Senator represents a whole state, House reps a district
What is industrialization?
What is industrialization?
The shift from handmade goods to factory and machine-made goods.
When did the Industrial Revolution happen?
When did the Industrial Revolution happen?
From the late 1700's to the early 1900's.
How did Industrialization lead to the growth of cities?
How did Industrialization lead to the growth of cities?
Machines replaced people on farms and factory owners needed workers in cities.
According to Wilkinson, why was England the first country to Industrialize?
According to Wilkinson, why was England the first country to Industrialize?
They ran out of wood and needed to mine coal. They mined so much coal, they needed to invent the steam engine to pump water out of the deep mines. Etc. Long story short, big population + small island = no more wood fuel. Necessity is the mother of invention.
Name 3 lasting effects of the Industrial Revolution.
Name 3 lasting effects of the Industrial Revolution.
1. Pollution. 2. Cheap stuff. 3. Massive population explosion. 4. Longer life expectancy. 5. Urbanization (cities) 6. The countries that industrialized first took over the world and today are still the richest and most powerful.
Where's Prescott?
Where's Prescott?
34.5 degrees North, 112.5 degrees West.
Why does Greenland often look as big as Africa on some maps.
Why does Greenland often look as big as Africa on some maps.
Anything toward the edge of a world map will be distorted because it is a flattened and squared sphere.
What is the average elevation of Yuma?
What is the average elevation of Yuma?
75 Ft.
What is the distance between Phoenix and Yuma?
What is the distance between Phoenix and Yuma?
300 miles.
What two countries is ISIS mainly located inside?
What two countries is ISIS mainly located inside?
Iraq and Syria.
These two animals represent the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively.
These two animals represent the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively.
Elephant and Donkey
Name the 3 branches of the federal government.
Name the 3 branches of the federal government.
Judicial, Executive, and Legislative.
"E Pluribus Unum" means what?
"E Pluribus Unum" means what?
"Out of Many, one." It is the motto of the United States and means that diversity is good.
In the original 13 colonies, why did most northern colonists come to America vs. southern colonists?
In the original 13 colonies, why did most northern colonists come to America vs. southern colonists?
Many northern colonists came for religious freedom, whereas many southern colonists came to set up cash crop farms like tobacco, often using slave labor.
Martin Luther King said that the arch of history bends towards justice. In other words, he thought that the world shows overall improvement in how humans treat each other as history progresses. Do you think the world is getting better or worse and why?
Martin Luther King said that the arch of history bends towards justice. In other words, he thought that the world shows overall improvement in how humans treat each other as history progresses. Do you think the world is getting better or worse and why?
Answers vary.
What theory of history says that change is caused by weather, geography, and other elements outside of human control?
The __________ Theory
What theory of history says that change is caused by weather, geography, and other elements outside of human control?
The __________ Theory
The FORCES Theory.
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