American Revolution
What were the original colonies called before America became independent?
The Thirteen Colonies
What document declared independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
How many branches are in the U.S. government?
Three
What purchase doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
What issue was one major cause of the Civil War?
Slavery
What war was fought between Britain and France before the American Revolution?
The French and Indian War
What group of leaders helped create the United States government?
The Founding Fathers
Which branch makes laws?
The Legislative Branch
Which explorers traveled west to map new territory?
Lewis and Clark
What does secession mean?
Leaving the Union
What event happened when British soldiers fired into a crowd in Boston?
The Boston Massacre
What was America’s first plan for government called?
The Articles of Confederation
What is the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What belief said Americans were meant to spread across the continent?
Manifest Destiny
Which president led the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What did colonists mean by “No Taxation Without Representation”?
They were taxed without having a voice in government
What papers explained and supported the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
Which branch is led by the president?
The Executive Branch
What important railroad connected the East and West coasts?
The Transcontinental Railroad
What document freed enslaved people in Confederate states?
The Emancipation Proclamation
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Which Founding Father is known for writing much of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What system keeps one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What forced journey moved Native Americans westward?
The Trail of Tears
Which amendment officially ended slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment