America bought Alaska from what country?
Russia
Russian America
What state is number 1?
Georgia
Who encourages the government of America to buy Alaska?
William H. Seward
American's started to think that what territory had actual value when gold was discovered there in 1896?
Alaska
What country is in between the continental United States and Alaska?
Panama
What state is number is number 4?
Maine
During the Spanish-American War, who did Theodore Roosevelt direct up San Juan Hill?
The Rough Riders
What two countries did William Gorgas successfully demolish mosquitoes that carried diseases?
Cuba and Panama
Who won the Spanish-American War?
The United States
When ships sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, they must sail around the tip of what country?
South America
What state is number 9 and 7?
9- North Dakota
7-Nebraska
Hawaii was discovered by who?
Captain James Cook
What is the capital for:
Delaware
Michigan
Indiana
Delaware - Dover
Michigan - Lansing
Indiana - Indianapolis
The Panama Canal was first attempted to be constructed by what country?
France
What was the purpose of the Spanish-American War?
To set Cuba free from Spain
What state is number 3, 2, and 6?
3- Wisconsin
2- Missouri
6- Louisiana
What ship did America accuse the Spanish of sinking before the Spanish-American War even started?
Maine
What is the capital for....
Arkansas
Kansas
Wisconsin
Arkansas - Little Rock
Kansas - Topeka
Wisconsin - Madison
Where did Admiral Dewey demolish the Spanish fleet during the Spanish-American War?
Philippine Islands
Name the 49th and 50th states that joined the Union.
49th - Alaska
50th - Hawaii
What state is number 10, 5, and 8?
10- New York
5- Ohio
8- North Carolina
The Spanish-American War had many outcomes from it. Name two of them.
Spain gave Cuba her freedom.
The U.S. received several islands from Spain.
The U.S. was seen as a world power by other countries.
What is the capitals for....
Ohio
Illinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Ohio- Columbus
Illinois- Springfield
Minnesota- St. Paul
South Dakota- Pierre