MCAS JEOPARDY

1. MCAS JEOPARDY Click PgDn to Start

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3. What kind of home did the Native Americans living in the Plains live? ANSWER

4. Teepees

5. Name two kinds of food the Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodland eat. ANSWER

6. Corn, beans, squash, game, fish

7. Name two kinds of food the Native Americans living in the Southwest eat? ANSWER

8. Corn, beans, squash, very little game

9. Name two kinds of food the Native Americans living in the Pacific Northwest eat. ANSWER

10. Some vegetables and game, mostly fish, especially salmon and whale

11. Identify two ways the climate affected the Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodlands. ANSWER

12. Clothes were heavy in the winter; scant in the summer; grew some vegetables during growing season

13. Why was Plymouth a successful settlement? ANSWER

14. The strong religious beliefs of the Puritans, the Native Americans taught them to plant and grow corn and other crops, Mayflower Compact gave the Pilgrims a effective form of government (democratic).

15. Why was Jamestown founded? ANSWER

16. To establish British presence in North American, rich men who wanted to find gold.

17. Why was Plymouth founded? ANSWER

18. To establish British presence in North American, to have a place that allowed for religious freedom for the Puritans.

19. How did the settlers of Jamestown and Plymouth rely upon the Native Americans to survive? ANSWER

20. The Native Americans taught them their way of farming, taught them which crops and techniques work best, shared their food when the settlers did not have enough.

21. Wampum is a Native Americana. form of money and communicationb. type of dwellingc. style of clothingd. kind of food ANSWER

22. A-b5

23. Describe the Continental Army’s winter at Valley Forge. ANSWER

24. General George Washington endured a harsh winter with a shortage of food, shoes, clothing and other basic necessities.

25. Provide a reason why the Continental Army’s winter at Valley Forge was an important part of the American Revolution. ANSWER

26. Ordinary men believed in the importance of independence that they endured the life- threatening winter (lacked basic necessities) to continue on to win the Revolutionary War.

27. Describe the crossing of the Delaware by George Washington. ANSWER

28. It was a daring sneak attack on Christmas day on the British by crossing the ice-filled Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey.

29. Provide one reason why the crossing of the Delaware by George Washington was an important part of the American Revolution. ANSWER

30. Victory in the Battle of Trenton lifted the morale of the Americans

31. Identify two reasons the American colonists won the Revolutionary War. ANSWER

32. Knew the terrain or land better than the British, got help from the French, used guerrilla tactics, motivation - believed in the importance of liberty and freedom.

33. Provide one reason why is the Battle of Bunker Hill important in American history ANSWER

34. Battle actually took place on Breed’s Hill, known as “The shot that was heard around the world”, first large battle of the Revolutionary War, Colonist won a moral victory because the British had heavy casualties.

35. Provide one reason why is the Battle of Saratoga important in American history ANSWER

36. American won, intercepted the British, first major victory, encouraged the French to support the Americans.

37. Provide one reason why is the Battle of Yorktown important in American history ANSWER

38. Last major battle of the Revolutionary War, big defeat for the British, British army was trapped in Yorktown.

39. Provide one reason why the Declaration of Independence is important. ANSWER

40. Colonists declared independence from Great Britain, listed grievances against the British, gave something for the colonists to rally around.

41. Provide one reason why The Constitution is important. ANSWER

42. Established three branches of government (executive, judicial, legislative), established the role of federal and state governments, established armed forces, established the United States of America

43. Which level of government usually makes laws for the whole country?a. Localb. Countyc. Stated. National ANSWER

44. d. National

45. The United States House of Representativesa. Includes two members from each stateb. Has one male and one female member from each countyc. Gives representation to each state according to its population sized. Gives representation to each state according to how long it has been a state ANSWER

46. c. Gives representation to each state according to its population size

47. The United States Senatea. Includes two members from each stateb. Has one male and one female member from each countyc. Gives representation to each state according to its population sized. Gives representation to each state according to how long it has been a state ANSWER

48. a. Includes two members from each state

49. Which of the following is NOT necessary for a bill to become a law?a. The House of Representatives must vote on itb. The Senate must vote on itc. The President must sign itd. The Supreme Court must approve it ANSWER

50. d. The Supreme Court must approve it