Colonization
This colony was the first permanent English colony in the New World
Jamestown
Loyalist or Patriot: I believe that is in the colonies best interest to stay united with England
Loyalist
How many branches of government do we have?
3
This President is known for passing the Indian Removal Act, forcing numerous Native Americans off of their land
This person was the President of the United States during the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
This colony was set up as a "buffer" between the rich British colony of South Carolina and Spanish Florida; it was also used as a place for debtors to earn money
Georgia
This person was chosen to lead the Continental Army in their fight against the British
George Washington
This branch makes the laws in the country (Congress)
Legislative
This trail, mainly used by settlers wanting to move west, was the most popular trail of its purpose as hundreds of thousands of people made the 5-6 month long journey
Oregon Trail
This battle was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War
Battle of Gettysburg
This word describes the type of government that existed in the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony
Theocracy
This battle was the FINAL battle of the Revolutionary War; after this, the colonies gained their independence
Battle (Siege) of Yorktown
This branch executes the laws in the country (makes sure the laws are carried out; President)
Executive Branch
This group of people, facing religious persecution, moved out west to the Salt Lake Valley to find peace
Mormons
This person was the leading general of the Confederate States of America; he later surrendered at Appomattox
Robert E Lee
The Dutch sold this diverse colony to the British who renamed it (the name is still in use today)
New Amsterdam (New York)
The Continental Army, outmatched and outmanned, used this style of warfare (hiding and not being in perfect formation) to beat the British
Guerilla Warfare
This branch determines if the laws are Constitutional (legal)
Judicial Branch
This famous Tennessean, known today for his signature racoon skin hat, died at the Alamo fighting for Texan Independence from Mexico
Davy Crockett
This was the first battle of the Civil War
Battle of Bull Run
This document, an agreement between Pilgrims and Strangers, set up the first written self-government in the New World
Mayflower Compact
After this battle, the French were convinced to become an ally to the colonies in their fight against the British
Battle of Saratoga
This person is known as the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
This form of transportation was the MOST influential in getting more people to move out west
railroads
This US General led the Siege at Vicksburg, taking control of the Mississippi River for the US Army
Ulysses S Grant