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Who discovered the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
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How many original colonies were there?
13
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Who was the first United States president?
George Washington
Who helped the United States during the War of 1812
The French
Were there other people in the United States before Columbus?
Yes, Native Americans
Was George Washington involved in wars before he was president?
Yes
What is the 13th Amendment?
The 13th Amendment outlawed slavery
Alexander Hamilton
How long did the French and Indian War last?
1754 to 1763
What were the 2 original parties?
Federalist and Democratic Republican Party
Who was the second president?
John Adams
What is the 19th Amendment?
The 19th Amendment guaranteed women the right to vote
What president was Rachel Jackson married to?
Andrew Jackson
How many years was the Mexican American War?
2 years
What was the first permanent English colony?
Jamestown, Virginia
Who was the third president?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the 22nd Amendment?
Who was the first person to ever step foot on America from a different country?
Leif Ericson
What were the true early wars in the United States?
Indian Wars
What were three Native American tribes from early American civilization?
The Iroquois, the Olmec, and the Mississippians
How long was George Washington president?
1789 to 1797
What is the 25th Amendment?
It provides for presidential succession