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He was the leader of the revolutionary army and eventually became the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
This decisive victory in 1781 is generally considered the collapse of the British empire in North America
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
These are the names of the original document which outlined the frame of government for the United States in 1777 and its successor in 1789
What is the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution?
This was the name of the political party Alexander Hamilton belonged to, which dissolved after the war of 1812.
What is the Federalist party?
This person played football at the University of Toronto from 2004-2008 and played in the 2008 East-West bowl, suiting up for the East.
Who is Mr. LaForge?
He was the first Secretary of the Treasury in the United States and his face appears on the American 10$ bill.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
These were 2 wars between the United States and Native Americans in the south, the first led by Andrew Jackson as a military commander, the second by Jackson when he was president.
What is the Seminole War?
This treaty ended the revolutionary war, cementing the United States as its own new nation.
What is the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
This practice of British ships conscripting American seamen was a leading cause of the war of 1812.
What is impressment?
This NFL team, led by QB Josh Allen, is hoping to break the curse of "wide right" by winning a super bowl this year.
Who are the Buffalo Bills?
He led the Native American resistance during the War of 1812 and he was killed in battle at the Thames in 1813.
Who is Tecumseh?
These battles in 1775 marked the beginning of the American revolution.
What is Lexington and Concord?
This decision in 1820 determined if new states in the western territory of the United States would enter as free states or slave states.
What is the Missouri Compromise? (or: 36-30 line)
This was the path thousands of Native Americans were forced to march in 1830 when they were removed from their territory.
This person played QB for UWO and currently coaches for the Mustangs, and he can throw a much better football than Mr. LaForge.
Who is Mr. Schmidt?
He was the speaker of the house during the 1824 election and orchestrated a large number of important events and doctrines, such as the Missouri Compromise and the American System.
Who is Henry Clay?
What is the French Revolution?
This treaty marked the end of the war of 1812, even though fighting would continue in New Orleans after it was signed.
What is the Treaty of Ghent (1814)?
This is the term for the gradual expansion of the American economy following industrialization, expansion west, and the booming transportation advancements.
What is the market revolution?
This glasses-wearing history teacher can frequently be found roaming the halls of St. Andrew's saying "Hey how are ya" and "lookin' good!" while constantly sporting finger guns.
Who is Mr. Stewart?
He was a war hero after 1812 and eventually became the country's 7th President in 1828.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
Though this battle was technically fought after the war of 1812 had officially ended, Americans saw it as the moment they won the war.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This congressional address claimed that North America belonged to the United States, and any attempt at acquisition of land from European nations was a threat against the country.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
This was Andrew Jackson's title for the 1824 election, where he accused Henry Clay of offering votes in exchange for a position of power.
What is "the corrupt bargain"?
This wildly inaccurate movie featuring Mel Gibson tells the story of a farmer during the American Revolution, and features a favourite quote of Mr. LaForge: "Aim small, miss small"
What is "The Patriot"?