Revolutionary War
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
Why did the civil war start?
The south wanted to keep Black people enslaved, the north wanted to abolish slavery
What is the Reconstruction Era?
The era after the civil war meant to reunite the Union and give Black Americans rights
Which Amendment freed the enslaved Black Americans
13th
What is the body of water south of Connecticut, separating New York and Connecticut
Long island sound
Which document stated that the colonists were leaving Great Britian
Declaration of Independence
What is the difference between the Confederacy and the Union?
Confederates wanted slavery and to secede
The Union wanted to abolish slavery and keep the nation together
What were Black codes?
Laws meant to restrict the rights of Black Americans, mimicking slavery
Which Amendment granted citizenship to Black Americans?
14th
What is the smallest state?
Rhode Island
What document did Federalists support?
The Constitution
Who was William T. Sherman?
A Union General who helped end the Civil War
What did Radical Republicans want?
Black Americans to have more rights and freedoms
Which Amendment granted Black men the right to vote?
15th
What is the largest state?
Alaska
Who did not support the constitution?
Anti-federalists
What was the "March to the Sea"?
60,000 troops from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. Using "total war" tactics to destroy infrastructure and civilian morale to weaken the Confederacy so the Union could win the war
What did the Democrats want?
To restrict Black Freed Americans and mimmick slavery
Which amendment was used for the case that allowed interracial marriage?
14th
What is the largest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
What was the name of the first document outlining the United States government? (NOT the constitution)
Articles of Confederation
Where was Lincoln assassinated?
Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C
Who was president after Lincoln was assassinated?
Andrew Johnson
How many amendments to the constitution are there?
27
Which country has the largest population