before America
Who were the first residents of the continent before it became America
Native Americans/Indians
What document founded America?
Declaration of Independence (1776)
Why was the civil war fought?
Slavery
After the war, slavery was under, but people were separated by skin color. What word means to separate by race or skin color?
Segregation
What world 3 powers took land in North America from the Native Americans
France, Britain, Spain
What document governed America
The constitution (with the bill of rights)
The south seceded from the north. What does secede mean?
To leave
What king did the British colonies rebel against in the American Revolution?
King George
How many branches of government does America have?
3
What did the southern states call themselves?
The confederate states of America or the confederacy
The year the Declaration of Independence was signed
1776
Name the branches of government in America
Legislative, executive, judicial
what president ended the war and was assassinated days later
Abraham Lincoln
How many british colonies were there before America was founded and began conquering more land
13
Which branch of government is elected by the people?
Legislative
Emancipation Proclamation