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40 Cards in this Set
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__ means to settle an argument by agreeing that each side will give up some of its demands
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Compromise
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In making fair laws people often wrok together and COMPROMISE.
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A __ is money people pay to support the government.
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tax
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The colonists did not want to pay TAXES to England.
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An __ is a book that comes out every year with information on many different subjects.
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almanac
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Poor Richard's ALMANAC was popular many years ago.
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The __ _ __ is a document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 that explains why the colonies had decided to be free from England.
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Declaration of Independence
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On July 4th, Americans celebrate the signing of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
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The ___ ___ is the war fought by the American colonies to end English rule. The war was fought between 1775-1783.
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American Revolution
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The American colonies defeated the English during the AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
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__ means to choose by voting.
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elect
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George Washington was ELECTED as our first president.
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The ___ is the plan of government for the U.S. that explains what the different parts of government are and outlines the most important laws.
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Constitution
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Today, the CONSTITUTION is still important in helping people make laws in our country.
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__ is the part of the U.S. government that makes laws for our country.
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Congress
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Members of CONGRESS make the laws we follow.
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The __ is the leader of the U.S. government.
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president
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George W. Bush is our PRESIDENT.
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The ___ _ ___ is a list of our country's most important rights and freedoms that were added to the Constitution in 1791.
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Bill of Rights
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The right to have free speech and religious freedom is part of the BILL OF RIGHTS.
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Who ruled the colonies in the early 1700s?
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England ruled the colonies in the early 1700s.
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How many English colonies were in America in the 1700s?
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There were 13 English colonies in America in the 1700s.
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What city was known as the biggest and busiest city in the 1700s?
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Philadelphia was the biggest and busiest city in the 1700s.
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The name Philadelphia comes from 2 Greek words. What do these Greek words mean?
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Philadelphia means brotherly love.
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Where did Benjamin Franklin grow up?
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Ben Franklin grew up in Boston, Massachusetts.
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How did Ben Franklin know how to use a printing press?
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Ben Franklin learned how to use a printing press when he worked with his brother, James.
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What type of book did Ben Franklin right in 1732?
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Ben Franklin wrote an almanac called Poor Richard's Almanac in 1732.
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Tell at least 2 things Ben Franklin did or created to help the people of Philadelphia.
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He experimented with electricity.
He invented the Franklin Stove. He created bifocal glasses. He started the first lending library. He organized Philadelphia's volunteer fire department. |
Look at the graphic source information on textbook page 149.
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How much did Ben Franklin charge for people to use his inventions/creations?
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Ben Franklin allowed people to use what he invented or created for free.
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Why did the colonists want to be free from England?
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The colonists wanted to make their own rules and having their own government.
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What was the name of the fight between the colonists and the English?
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The war was called the American Revolution.
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Why did the leaders meet in Philadelphia in 1776?
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The leaders met to work on a plan to win the war.
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Thomas Jefferson wrote a plan about why the colonies should be free. What was this plan called?
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Thomas Jefferson's plan was called the Declaration of Independence.
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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The leaders adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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What happened to America after the war was over in 1781?
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The 13 colonies were now called states. The new nation was called The United States of America.
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There was a snake on the 1775 colonial flag. What did the snake represent?
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The snake on the 1775 colonial flag was a symbol to show danger.
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What does the motto "don't tread on me" mean?
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"Don't tread on me is a warning that if anyone harms the colonies they will strike back.
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Who is believed to have made the first U.S. flag?
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People say that Betsy Ross made the first U.S. flag.
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What did the original 13 stars and 13 stripes represent?
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These stars and stripes stood for the 13 colonies.
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Who led the army during the American Revolution?
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George Washington lead the army during the American Revolution.
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Why did the states decide they needed to have a new government to watch over all of the states?
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The states wanted one government to help them with their money troubles by making laws about printing money.
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How do we know what happened at the meeting to form the Constitution?
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We know what happened during that meeting because James Madison took careful notes during the meeting about what was said.
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What are the 3 branches of government?
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The three branches of government are:
Congress Supreme Court President |
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What are the names of the two parts of Congress?
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The two parts of Congress are the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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How many judges are appointed to the Supreme Court?
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Nine judges are appointed to the Supreme Court.
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What is the job of the president?
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The president sees that the laws of the government are carried out.
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Where does the president of the U.S. live?
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The U.S. President lives in the White house.
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Where does Congress meet to make and discuss laws?
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Congress meets in the Capitol building in Washington D.C.
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What year was George Washington elected president of the U.S.?
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George Washington was elected president in 1789.
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The ___ ___ is a part of the American government that makes sure laws follow the Constitution.
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Supreme Court
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There are 9 judges in the SUPREME COURT.
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