Colonial America
First permanent English Settlement in North America
Jamestown
This event in 1773 protested British taxes, especially the Tea Act.
Bonus: What state did it happen in?
Boston Tea Party
This document declared the colonies free from British rule in 1776.
Declaration of Independence
The main author of the declaration of independance
Thomas Jefferson
What is Manifest Destiny
The belief that Americans had the God-given right to expand west to the Pacific Ocean
This founding father was also a famous inventor and scientist
Benjamin Franklin
This trade route connected the American colonies, Africa, and Europe
Triangle Trade / Columbian Exchange
This man was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
The Articles of Confederation gave most power to this level of government.
He purchased this land from France in 1803
lousiana purchase
People who traveled west in hope for finding gold in California were called what?
49ers
The US bought Alaska from this country in 1867
This group of colonies was known for its cold climate, shipbuilding, and fishing
New England Colonies
This country was an ally to the United States during the Revolutionary War
France
First person to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
He sent these two men to explore the new western territory
Lewis and Clark
1. Convert to catholic
2. Free your slaves
3. Pay Taxes / become citizens of Mexico / follow Mexican law
What abnormal pet did John Quincy Adams have
Aligators
This group of colonies was known as the "Breadbasket Colonies."
Middle Colonies
This pamphlet by Thomas Paine encourages colonists to declare independence
Common Sense
What are the five protections in the First Amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
The Supreme Court case ________ in 1803 was important because it established the concept of _________
Marbury v Madison, Judicial Review
What native american tribes were forced westward on the Trail of Tears? (there are 5, name 2)
the Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw
These were the only 2 father-son Presidential duos
John Adams + John Quincy Adams
George H. W Bush + George Bush
This document, signed by the Pilgrims in 1620, was a step toward self-government.
Mayflower Compact
This treaty officially ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris, 1783
This compromise created a two-house Congress during the Constitutional Convention.
The Great Compromise
What is the great hypocrisy with Thomas Jefferson buying the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson opposed big government, but he bought the Louisiana territory from France without asking Congress first.
Who was president during the following events (most correct team wins )
Louisiana Purchase, war of 1812, trail of tears, mexican-american war
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, James Polk
What is the maximum amount of time a president can be president?
10 years