Unit 2 Part 2 Quiz

Front

Who were the first people to live in North America?

Back

Native Americans

Front

Who discovered North America?

Back

Christopher Columbus

Front

What document was signed officially declaring American independence from Britain?

Back

The Declaration of Independence

Front

Branch controlled by Congress, in charge of making/writing laws.

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Branch controlled by President, in charge of enforcing laws

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Branch made up of Supreme Court, in charge of interpreting laws

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

Prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful over other branches

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

The idea that America had a "God given right" to expand its borders to the West

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

This war was fought between the North and South over the issue of slavery in the United States

Back

Civil War

Front

What three countries established colonies in North America?

Back

France, Spain, Britain