Colonies
This colony was the first established by the English in America.
What is Virginia?
This man was general of the Continental Army and first US President.
Who was George Washington?
This amendment says that the government cannot establish a state religion.
What is the first amendment?
This compromise rules that no slave states can be admitted to the Union if they have territory above the southern border of Missouri.
What is the Missouri Compromise?
This man served as President during the Civil War.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This colony was founded by the Lords Baltimore Family.
What is Maryland?
This battle is considered the "Shot Heard Round the World" and was the first skirmish of the American Revolution.
What is Lexington and Concord?
This amendment says that you have a right against unjust search and seizure.
What is the fourth amendment?
This president signed the Compromise of 1850.
Who was Millard Fillmore?
These two men are considered the most important generals of the Civil War. Name both.
Who were Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant?
This colony was founded by Roger Williams after he broke away from Massachusetts.
What is Rhode Island?
This battle resulted in the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's entire army.
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
This amendment says that you can refuse to let soldiers stay in your home.
What is the third amendment?
The Compromise of 1850 makes the borders of these two states and creates two other territories.
What are California, Texas, Territory of Utah, and Territory of New Mexico?
This first battle of the Civil War resulted in a surprising Union defeat.
What was the First Battle of Bull Run or First Battle of Manassas?
The French and Indian War was part of this broader Anglo-French War.
What is the Seven Years' War?
This American general later defected to the British. His name has become synonymous with traitor.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the eighth amendment?
This law required northern states to return slaves to the south.
What was the Fugitive Slave Law?
This battle is the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.
What was the Battle of Gettysburg?
This act resulted from the French and Indian War and banned settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What was the Homestead Act?
The French General led the French army in America. He was present at the Battle of Yorktown.
General Rochambeau
This amendment says that all governmental powers not given to the federal government go to the states.
What is the tenth amendment?
This Senator passed the Kansas-Nebraska act and he later ran for president in 1860.
Who was Stephen Douglas?
On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered at this place.
What is Appomattox Court House?