Famous Americans
This is the second longest river in the United States
Missisippi
This federal holiday in the United States commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture.
Was the first state to leave the union in 1861
South Carolina
Which president died just 31 days after his inauguration in 1841, and had the shortest presidency in U.S. history.
William Henry Harrison
What was the bloodiest single-day battle of American history?
The Battle of Antietam, during the Civil War
In 1780, this state became the first state to abolish slavery
Philadelphia
How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
As long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment.
Who was the Founding Father who served as the 4th president of the United States and is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
James Madison
What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris.
In 1846 the Donner Party resorted to cannibalism when they were trapped in what mountain range?
Sierra Nevada
Who was the defense lawyer for the British soldiers and went on to become the second president of the United States?
John Adams
What is the Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Who was Secretary of Treasury under George Washington ?
Alexander Hamilton
The Proclamation Line of 1763 said colonist could not move west of this boundary.
Appalachian Mountains
This branch of government can negotiate and sign treaties
the executive branch
This immigrant group moved to the U.S. seeking gold in California and worked building the western half of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Chinese