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  • What are the first ten amendments called?
    The Bill of Rights
  • Why do the Great Smoky Mountains look smoky?
    The vegetation releases water vapor and natural oils
  • Where was the constitution signed?
    Independence Hall
  • When was the constitution signed?
    September 17 1787
  • The House of Representatives is called the ___House
    Lower
  • How many letters did Abigail and John Adams write over their lifetimes?
    1100
  • What two settlements did Boone establish in Kentucky?
    Boone's station and Boonesborough.
  • Nashville Tenessee was established the same day as Boone's Station. What day was that?
    Christmas Day
  • What is the tallest peak east of thr Black Hills of South Dakota?
    Mount Mitchell
  • The U.S Senate was called the ___House?
    Upper House
  • How was Abigail Adams educated?
    Her mother taught her at home. She read books from her father's library
  • What was Abigail Adams' family relationship to the second president?
    She was his wife.
  • Daniel Boone built what Road through the Cumberland Gap?
    Wilderness Road
  • The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established the Northwest Territory. What did the ordinance describe?
    Areas there would become states and they would be equal with the original 13. They would have religious freedom, be treated fairly, and made slavery illegal.
  • What mountain range in the Central Appalachians has rich coal deposits?
    Alleghenies
  • Daniel Boone expanded what path?
    Warrior's Path
  • What two cities served as the first two U.S. capitals?
    New York City and Philadelphia.
  • Who was elected the first president of the United States?
    George Washington
  • What was her family relationship to the sixth president?
    She was his mother
  • What document is the supreme law of the United States of America?
    United States Constitution.
  • How did Abigail help the Revolutionary War effort?
    Making bullets and providing shelter for soldiers and war refugees.
  • What battle did Abigail and John QUincy watch from near their home?
    Battle of BUnker HIll