Civil War & Reconstruction
In what year did the Civil War begin?
1861
How many branches does the U.S. government have?
Three (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
Which mountain range runs along the western coast of North America?
The Rocky Mountains
During which century did the Industrial Revolution occur in America?
The 1800s (19th century)
Name one Native American tribe that lived in the Great Plains.
Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche, Apache (any one)
What was the primary cause of the Civil War?
Disagreement over slavery and states' rights
Which branch of government makes laws?
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
What major river flows through the center of the United States?
The Mississippi River
What invention by Eli Whitney greatly increased cotton production?
The Cotton Gin
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced removal of Native Americans (especially Cherokee) from their homeland to Oklahoma
Which general led the Union Army to victory?
Ulysses S. Grant
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Which region of the U.S. was known for cotton production in the 1800s?
The South
What new form of transportation helped connect the nation in the 1800s?
The Railroad
Which famous Native American leader fought against U.S. expansion in the Great Plains?
Sitting Bull or Crazy Horse
What document freed enslaved people in Confederate states?
The Emancipation Proclamation
How many senators does each state have?
Two
Name two natural resources that were important to the Industrial Revolution.
Coal, iron ore, timber (any two)
How did the Industrial Revolution change where people lived and worked?
People moved from farms to cities to work in factories (urbanization)
What was the purpose of Indian reservations?
To confine Native Americans to specific areas of land
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment
What is the process of changing the Constitution called?
Amendment
What geographic advantage did the North have during the Civil War?
More railroads, more factories, more natural resources
What were the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution on workers?
Long hours, low wages, dangerous conditions, child labor
How did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad affect Native Americans?
It divided their lands, brought more settlers, and contributed to the decline of buffalo herds