Constitution basics, early presidents, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Trail of Tears, and pioneers and the Gold Rush.
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- What is the Constitution?
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The document that sets up the framework for the federal government of the United States- What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
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The Bill of Rights- Name the three branches of government created by the Constitution.
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Legislative, Executive, and Judicial- Which branch of government makes the laws?
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The Legislative branch (Congress)- Which branch of government enforces the laws?
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The Executive branch (led by the President)- Which branch of government interprets the laws?
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The Judicial branch (courts and judges)- What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
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To protect individual freedoms and rights of citizens- In what year was the Constitution signed?
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1787- Who was the first president of the United States?
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George Washington- Who was the second president?
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John Adams- Who was the third president?
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Thomas Jefferson- Who was the fourth president?
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James Madison- What was George Washington's role before he became president?
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He was the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War- Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson- Whose face appears on the one dollar bill?
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George Washington
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