Colonial Period & Independence
The colonists came to America for many reasons, name 1.
-religious freedom
-political liberty
-economic opportunity
-freedom
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase
What woman fought for Women's Rights including the right to vote?
Susan B. Anthony
This war marked our separation from Great Britain and the founding of our country.
This Founding Father is famous for being a Diplomat and the author of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Name 1 of the reasons America declared independence from Great Britain.
-Taxation without Representation
-Forced quartering of British troops in homes
-lack of self government
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed Slaves in the Confederate States
Name 1 American Indian/Indigenous Tribe.
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Ho Chunk, and many others.
Named after the year it occured, this 1800s war led to the burning of the White House.
What is the War of 1812?
Known as the "Father of Our Country" this Founding Father was our First President.
Who is George Washignton?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What Amendment said all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are US citizens?
14th Amendment
What's 1 example of American Innovation?
• Light bulb • Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine) • Skyscrapers • Airplane • Assembly line • Landing on the moon • Integrated circuit (IC)
This all American war was fought over the issue of Slavery & "States Rights".
What is the Civil War?
Famous for leading the Union in the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, this President was also known for his signature hat.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
What founding document was written in 1787?
The Constitution
What amendment ended slavery as an institution (with an unfortunate loophole that led to the modern prison industrial complex)?
13th Amendment
What movement fought against racism and for equal treatment of Black Americans?
Civil Rights Movement
In this all-hands-on-deck war the US and the Allies fought against Germany, Japan, and Italy.
What is World War 2?
This US President served as a General during WWII.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Constitution was written
What conflict with a neighbor led to the US's aquisition of Texas and other parts of the southern United States?
Mexican - American War
On what infamous date did the US experience a terror attack that destroyed the Twin Towers in NYC?
9/11
This war never saw direct conflict but featured conflicts fought by allies of the US and the Soviet Union, as the US was concerned with the spread of communism.
The Cold War
This Civil Rights leader advocated for non violent resistance and delivered the famous "I have a dream" speach.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. ?