European Americans
made up of different groups of people
diverse
Much of Earth's surface was covered with ice. This long cold period is known as the
Ice Age
What is the first colony to have slaves?
Virginia
What was one reason that Asian Americans first immigrated to the US
the Gold Rush
What event caused the creation of Spanish settlements in America?
Columbus landing in the Carribean
a way of life shared by a group of people
culture
Because so much water was in the form of ice, the level of the oceans went down. This created a _______ between which two continents?
land bridge between Asia and North America
When did the Civil War begin and end?
1861- 1865
Why were railroads built?
The connect the East and West Coast
What was the largest Spanish settlement?
Mexico
a settlement that is ruled by another country
colony
What is one characteristic of Native America culture?
respect for nature
The American Civil War ended slavery in 1865, but it did not end prejudice against African Americans. What does prejudice mean?
Prejudice is the use of skin color, cultural background, or religion to form an unfair opinion about other people.
Why did some Asian American people move to Hawaii?
They went to work in the sugar fields
Name one example of something Spanish settlers built.
The French started a colony in ________________
American Indians also gave names to many of the places in our country. Name one.
Mississippi River, Iowa, Minnesota
What was the name of the movement where African Americans worked to fight for equal rights?
The Civil Rights Movement
Describe life for Asian American immigrants when they arrived in America
many answers possible
Another contribution is that many Latinos have helped other Americans turn the dry Southwest into a rich farming region. Many crops, such as ______, are grown in this region today.
oranges
From which countries does democracy come from?
Greece and Rome
Before the United States was created, a group of American Indian tribes worked closely together, separating power between a central government and each individual tribe.
Name three types of music that began because of African Americans
jazz, rock ‘n' roll, and country music. African Americans have also created music like hip hop, rap, and some types of gospel music
Name 5 countries that Asian Americans come from
Asia, like China, Japan, the Philippines, North Korea and South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, India, as well as the countries of the Pacific Islands.
Name one city or place in the US that has a Spanish name
San Francisco El Paso Los Angeles...