Early American History
U.S. Government
U.S. Expansion
The Civil War
Pennsylvania History
100
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax placed on paper products.
100
What does it mean if the President vetoes a law?
The President rejects a law and will not sign it.
100
Give 3 reasons that explain why cities during 1800s were considered dangerous.
Sickness, overcrowding, fires, crime, discrimination, etc.
100
Why was the 54th Massachusetts such an important Civil War regiment?
It was one of the first African-American regiments in the Civil War.
100
He was the founder of Pennsylvania.
William Penn
200
The Sugar Act taxed both sugar and ________.
Molasses
200
A _________ is a formal agreement between 2 or more countries.
Treaty
200
These people were known for their long hunting trips into dangerous parts of the country.
Mountain Men or Longhunters
200
Who was the President of the Confederate States?
Jefferson Davis
200
Who is the current Governor of Pennsylvania?
Tom Corbett
300
This general became the Revolutionary War's most famous traitor.
Benedict Arnold
300
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
The first 10.
300
He was the Commander of the Mexican Army during the Battle of the Alamo and the Mexican-American War.
Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
300
What was the original purpose of the Secret Service?
To track counterfeit (fake) money.
300
This was the first city founded in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia
400
This man drafted the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
400
The first government of the United States was called ____________.
The Articles of Confederation
400
Lewis and Clark spent most of their time traveling along this River.
The Missouri River
400
This Union commander was fired because he refused to attack the Confederates.
Gen. George McClellan
400
Danville became a major iron production center because this item was made here.
T-rails
500
This man traveled to France to help negotiate a treaty with King Louis XVI.
Benjamin Franklin
500
Who can declare war in the United States?
Congress
500
Who wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry?
Francis Scott Key
500
Slavery was ended by the _______ Amendment.
13th
500
This group of Irish coal miners threatened mine owners if they refused to treat the miners fairly.
The Molly Maguires
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