American Revolution
Who warned colonists that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
How many branches of government are there?
Three
Which president completed the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What crop became known as "King ______" in the South?
Cotton
What is Michigan's capital city?
Lansing
What document announced that the colonies were independent from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What famous expedition explored the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark Expedition
What was a person who wanted to end slavery called?
Abolitionist
What does the nickname "Old Glory" refer to?
The American Flag
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What waterway connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Erie Canal
Who is well known for helping enslaved people escape using the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Which Great Lake is entirely within the United States?
Lake Michigan
Who was the commander of the Continental (American) Army?
George Washington
What compromise created the House of Representatives and the Senate (we did an activity about this)?
The Great Compromise
What was the forced removal of many Native Americans called (the trail of....)?
Trail of Tears
Who became president in 1860 and opposed the spread of slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
How old will the United States be on July 4th, 2026?
250 years old
Which battle ended the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
What document served as the first government of the United States before the Constitution (weak government)?
Articles of Confederation
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
He escaped slavery and became a famous speaker and writer
Frederick Douglass
What state has so many potholes that some people joke it has two seasons: winter and road construction?
Michigan