Colonial and Revolutionary Period
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
What is Manifest Destiny?
It's the idea that the U.S was meant to spread across the continent
Why did the Civil War start?
The North and South disagreed on states rights and slavery
Why did the U.S become industrialized?
Because of lots of resources, new technology, big railroads, and tons of workers
How has the internet and technology changed the way Americans live and work?
Shifts in work and at home
What was the name of the document that officially declared the thirteen colonies independent from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What land did the U.S get from Mexico in 1838?
California and parts of other Western states
Who led the South during the Civil War
Jefferson Davis was the president of the South
Who was Andrew Carnegie?
Successful man in the steel business who started with little and became very rich
What big issues are people in the U.S talking about today that relate to historical events?
Healthcare, immigration, and race issues.
Which war between Britain and France indirectly led to the American Revolution due to the debt Britain incurred?
The French and Indian War (Seven Years War)
What did the Homestead Act do?
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
It was an order from President Lincoln in 1863 that said slaves in the South were free
Why was the assembly line important?
It made making things faster and cheaper so more people could buy stuff like cars.
What does the American Dream mean?
Enjoying your job and lliving well through equality
What was the name of the first successful English settlement in America and when was it established?
Jamestown, established in 1607
Who fought for women to vote?
Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Staton
What were the Black Codes?
They were laws in the South that kept freed slaves from having full rights
How did factories change cities?
More people moved to cities for factory jobs, which made cities grow fast and face new problems
What has America been doing in the world after the Cold War?
Democracy promotion, Dealing with terrorism, and war
What famous protest took place in Boston to oppose British taxes on tea?
The Boston Tea Party
What happened at the Seneca Falls Convention?
Women met to demand equal rights, like voting, starting the push for women rights.
What was the point of Reconstruction?
To rebuild the South, give rights to former slaves, and bring the Southern states back into the U.S
What was it like to work in factories back then?
It was tough with long hours and little pay, which led workers to join together and ask for better conditions.
How have people coming to the U.S from other countries changed it?
Cultural diversity