American Revolution
Who was The United States 2nd President?
John Adams
Which document formally separated the United States from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Define the term "Manifest Destiny"
Americans believed it was their God given right to own the land between the Atlantic and the Pacific
Define the Term "Abolitioniist"
Someone who fights against slavery
What are the 5 weapon rarities in Fortnite? (Not the colors)
Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary
What would it mean if someone was a "Loyalist"?
They lived in the 13 Colonies but were loyal to England
What 5 rights are protected by the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, and Petition
What is one reason settlers moved west?
Escaping Religious Persecution, Gold Rush, Job and home opportunities, etc.
What was the #1 Cause of death in the American Civil War?
Disease/ Infection
What is the name of the Yellow Bird that hangs out with Snoopy?
Woodstock
What European Country aided the United States in the Revolutionary War?
France
Before the Constitution, what documents were the "Law of the United States"?
The Articles of Confederation
What President lead the Trail of Tears?
Andrew Jackson
Robert Shaw was a Colonel of what regiment during the Civil War?
The 54th Mass.
In Percy Jackson: The Last Olympian, Percy was given an item that had the power to clean river waters. What was that item?
A Sand Dollar
What was one strength the Americans had during the Revolutionary War?
People willing to die for the cause, Aid from the French, Washington was experienced, "Home Field" advantage
What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What city did the Oregon Trail start in?
Independence, Missouri
After reconstruction failed, what laws were passed in the south to keep the old social order?
Jim Crow Laws
In Star Wars Episode I, what three people are involved in the "Duel of the Fates"?
Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-wan Kenobi, Darth Maul
Name all 13 Original Colonies
New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Who leads all three Branches of Government?
Executive: President
Legislative: Congress (House & Senate)
Judicial: Supreme Court
How did the United States gain the Mexican Cession Lands?
The Mexican American War
Who were the Generals for the North and the South During the Civil War?
North: Ulysses S. Grant
South: Robert E. Lee
On 2/24/2017 Tony Snell Played 28 min. of an NBA Game. What was his stat line for the night?
Nicknamed the "Cardio Game" Tony Snell recorded these stats: 0 PTS, 0 REB, 0 AST, 0 BLK, 0 STL