Early America

Which branch of the U.S. government carries out the laws?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• congress

Most historians think people first came to the Americas by way of the _______________.

• Bering Strait

• Mayflower

• Pinta, Nina, and the Santa Maria

• Viking ships

George Washington was a good ruler, because

• he feared God and ruled justly.

• he defeated the British soldiers.

• he served as President longer than any other person.

• he ended slavery in America.

In the War of 1812, the United States declared war against _______________.

• France

• Spain

• England

• Germany

The French and Indian War started because __________________.

• the Indians were upset at the French settlers.

• the British were taxing the French settlers and Indians unfairly.

• the British and French claimed the same land.

• the colonists pretended to be Indians at the Boston Tea Party.

Which branch of government decides if the laws have been broken?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• congress

Which branch of government is led by the President and Vice President of the United States?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• congress

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• governors

For how long is a Supreme Court justice appointed to office?

• 8 years

• 4 years

• It is a life-long appointment.

• 10 years

Who was the English evangelist who preached in the American colonies as part of the revival known as the Great Awakening?

• George Whitefield

• Benjamin Franklin

• Andrew Jackson

• John Wesley