1. Jeopardy! PeoplePlaces Docu- ments Events Govern ment Potpour ri 100 200 300 400 500

2. People - 100 The first crew to sail completely around the world was under the command of this explorer. Who was Magellan? BACK

3. People 200 This man founded Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers and was one of the first colonies to respect the rights of the Native Americans. Who is William Penn? BACK

4. People-300 This man urged the colonies to break from England when he wrote Common Sense. Who is Thomas Paine? BACK

5. People-400 This man organized both the Sons of Liberty and the Committees of Correspondence. Who is Sam Adams? BACK

6. People-500 This was the date, purpose and principle author of the Declaration of Independence? What is July 4 th, 1776? To announce their Independence and reasons for separating? Who Is Thomas Jefferson? BACK

7. Places 100 This is the name and the date of the first permanent English settlement in America. What is Jamestown, 1607?

8. Places-200 The name of the first Representative government in America and the location. What is the House of Burgesses, Jamestown, Virginia? BACK

9. Places-300 This is the place where you find the backcountry. What is land along the Appalachian Mountains? BACK

10. Places-400 The French and Indian War was fought for control of this area? What is the Ohio Valley? BACK

11. Places-500 Christmas Night 1776, Washington led his men across this river to capture this place? What is the Delaware River and the capture of Trenton? BACK

12. Documents-100 This document was written during the Revolutionary War and served as the government during the war. What is The Articles of Confederation? BACK

13. Documents-200 These essays were written by men who supported the ratification of the Constitution. What are the Federalists Papers? BACK

14. Documents-300 This was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation. What is the Legislative Branch? BACK

15. Documents-400 The delegates met in this city and this year in order to draft the Constitution? What is Philadelphia in 1787 BACK

16. Documents-500 This man is considered to be the “Father of the Constitution” and the author of the Bill of Rights. Who is James Madison? BACK

17. Events 100 Christians capturing the Holy Lands was the goal at this event and it led to the desire for the goods found in the East. What is the Crusades?

18. Events-200 This marked the time of learning, interest in the arts, and a new curiosity about the world and it encouraged the Age of Exploration and the discovery of America. What is the Renaissance? BACK

19. Events-300 Martin Luther’s disagreement with the Roman Catholic Church led to this movement in Europe and Henry VIII’s break with the Catholic Church. What is the Reformation? BACK

20. Events-400 The population of Europe increased with the introduction of both potatoes and corn because of this. What is the Columbian Exchange? BACK

21. Events-500 This passage was part of a larger trading route between 3 continents. What is the passage called and its purpose? What is the term used to describe the trading route? What are the 3 continents? BACK

22. Government-100 The group of individuals is called together to determine if there is enough evidence to go to trial? What is the Grand Jury? BACK

23. Government-200 So that no one branch of our government becomes too powerful we use this system. What is Checks and Balances? BACK

24. Government-300 Although you can refuse to give testimony that may hurt you, you must appear in court if served this court order. What is a subpoena? BACK

25. Government-400 The right to a jury trial, the right to a lawyer, the right to a fair trial What is Due Process? BACK

26. Government-500 Modern inventions like radio and television are both protected under the 1 st Amendments right to this freedom. What is freedom of press BACK

27. Potpourri-100 Shay’s Rebellion showed the need for this. What is the need for a strong, national government? BACK

28. Potpourri-200 This was determined by The Great Compromise. What is that the legislature would be bicameral with the Senate having equal representation and the House of Representatives based on population? BACK

29. Potpourri-300 Only these people could vote after the American Revolution? Who were white males with property? BACK

30. Potpourri-400 This group issued the Declaration of Independence, ran the country during the war, and chose George Washington as the Commander- in Chief. What is the Second Continental Congress? BACK

31. Potpourri-500 These are considered your unalienable rights. What is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? BACK