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100

They explored the Missouri River and beyond, continuing through the Rockies and reaching the Pacific returning with knowledge for the United States.

Who are Lewis and Clark?

100

His 1923 policy deterred Europe from interfering in Latin America, establishing American dominance in the Western Hemisphere.

Who is James Monroe? 

100

America was impacted by this economic system in which they were used to enrich Great Britain by having to pay more taxes and tariffs.

What is mercantilism?

100

Western Virginia farmers attacked rich residences including that of the governor because of a lack of assistance and protection.

What is Bacon's Rebellion?

100

George Washington elected for his second term. 

What is the Election of 1792?

200

He explored into Mexico's interior to gain gold by conquering the Aztecs.

Who is Hernan Cortes?

200

He ordered 100,000 Japanese Americans to live in internment camps until the Allies could defeat Japan in WWII.

Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)?

200

After the Industrial Revolution, this became the most important crop of the American South. 

What is cotton/King Cotton?

200

They were a clandestine, loosely organized, and sometimes violent group who resisted the British before the Revolutionary War.

Who are the Sons of Liberty?
200

Monroe wins his first term as president. 

What is the election of 1816? 

300
He sailed up the St. Lawrence River in present-day Canada giving France a leg up in the region.

Who is Jacques Cartier?

300
He ordered the restriction of habeas corpus and signed the Military Enrollment Act into law in the Civil War. 

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

300
A group of investors, who share the expenses, risks, and benefits such as the Virginia Company. 

What is a joint-stock company?

300

Violent uprising of South Carolina slaves in 1739 that was the largest slave insurrection in Colonial America. 

What is the Stono Rebellion?

300

The House gave the win to Jefferson over Burr after Hamilton influenced them. 

What is the election of 1800?

400

He explored for the Dutch as well as England naming a river in NY and a bay in Canada. 

Who is Henry Hudson?

400

Signed the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts, deporting immigrants deemed dangerous and restricting freedom of speech. 

Who is John Adams?

400

This American region was known more for its emphasis on wealth, banking, manufacturing and international trade. 

What is New England? 

400

Two Shawnee leaders, who were brothers, who united Native American tribes in attacks against America in the early 19th century. 

Who are Tecumseh and the Prophet?

400

When John Quincy Adams won, Jackson called this election the "Corrupt Bargain". 

What was the election of 1824?

500

He's credited as the first European to reach Florida, claiming it for Spain, and establishing St. Augustine in 1513. 

Who is Juan Ponce de Leon?

500
He ordered a naval blockade of Cuba, facing down the Soviets, after discovering nuclear missiles there pointed at the US.  

Who is John F. Kennedy?

500

Economic system with less government interference and restrictions allowing businesses to compete via free trade.

What is laissez-faire capitalism?

500

Seneca Falls in 1848 was their first organized meeting to challenge America's male patriarchy and gain the franchise.

Who are women?

500

Madison won this election after asking Congress to declare war against Britain in the same year. 

What is the election of 1812?

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