Colonial Era
Name one of the three original colonies.
Jamestown, Roanoke, and Plymouth
Who was Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was the founder of the United States financial system? Who was his rival?
Who is the President of the United States and who is the US fighting during the War of 1812?
James Madison, England
Who did the United States go to war with to gain the California Territory? Bonus: What country was the US occupying Oregon with?
Mexico, British
What event triggered the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Tea Party
Why were the Articles of Confederation (and Perpetual Union) weak?
No revenue, no enforcement, no checks and balances, no control of national trade, crippling foreign pressure, roller coaster of inflation then deflation.
What was Jefferson's great purchase? Who was it from? Why was it offered for so cheap?
Louisiana, France, Haitian Revolution
What patriotic song is a result of the War of 1812?
Star-Spangled Banner
What was Jackson's ugly mark on his presidency that has to do with Natives?
Indian Removal Act
What crop is the south reliant on during this time?
Tobacco
Who were the five men slated to write the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston
What event occurred across the lake (Atlantic) that divided America and its politicians around 1800?
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, French Revolution!
Why is the Era of Good Feelings called such?
No political competition for Monroe, wins 1816 at 84% and 1820 at 99.5%
Who was THE Manifest Destiny president? (Who gained Texas, Cali Territory, and the Oregon Territory?)
James K Polk
What section of the colonies is more loyal to the English crown?
The South
- DAILY DOUBLE - What was the victory that revived the faltering colonial cause and allowed France to confidently enter the war?
Saratoga (1/2 credit for Trenton)
What was the historical importance of the Election of 1800, and what happened that has never happened since?
1st peaceful transfer of power between parties, and ended in a tie
Which state is admitted to the Union, but not without a large compromise necessary?
Missouri
Who were the two main immigrants flooding the US during this time?
Irish (Potato Famine) and Germans
What was the first Act passed against the colonies after the French and Indian War?
Navigation Acts
Whose rebellion sparked the plan of reconstruction of the Articles of Confederation?
Daniel Shays' Rebellion
What was an unforeseen consequence of America's financial plan?
Hint: Taxes and Alcohol
Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania
What General scored a useless victory at New Orleans and will become a future president?
Andrew Jackson
What state tried to nullify the Tariff of 1828 (Tariff of Abominations)?
South Carolina