The Revolutionary War
Who did the U.S. colonies declare independence from?
England, Great Britain, or King George 3
How many states, that began as colonies, did the United States begin with?
13
What are the 4 cardinal directions?
North, East, South, and West
What is the city where a group of colonists tossed tea into the harbor?
Boston
What is the name of the most popular path used by settlers moving west, often in covered wagons?
Oregon Trail
What tool on a map shows you the cardinal directions?
the compass rose
Who is the rider who warned colonists that the British soldiers were coming?
Paul Revere
Who led the Corps of Discovery to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea
What tool on a map tells what the symbols mean?
the key or legend
What is the phrase that colonists said in response to unfair taxes?
"no taxation without representation"
What do we call the forced movement of native american tribes to new territory in the West?
The Trail of Tears
What ocean is on the east coast of America?
the Atlantic Ocean
What is the secret group of colonists who fought for independence and planned the Boston Tea Party?
the Sons of Liberty
Which president bought the Louisiana Purchase from France?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the seven continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica