Time Period 1 - Pre-Colonial America
Name one New World crop that significantly impacted European diets after the Columbian Exchange.
Corn (maize), potatoes, tomatoes, etc.
What act passed by the British Parliament in 1765 imposed direct taxes on the American colonies, leading to widespread protests?
The Stamp Act.
Where was the original capital of the United States?
Philadelphia, Penn.
What was the purchasing price for the Louisiana territory?
$15 Million
What was the primary economic issue that divided the North and South and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War?
The issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories.
What was the legal system by which the Spanish crown attempted to define the status of the indigenous population
Encomienda System
Who was the primary author of the pamphlet "Common Sense," which advocated for American independence from Britain?
Thomas Paine.
Which series of essays, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, advocated for the ratification of the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers.
What ideology promoted the belief that it was America's destiny to expand its territory across the North American continent?
Manifest Destiny.
Which Civil War battle, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is often considered the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Gettysburg.
What 4 countries colonized North America?
Britain, France, Spain, and the Dutch.
When was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted by the Continental Congress?
July 4, 1776.
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury and architect of the financial system during Washington's presidency?
Alexander Hamilton.
hich trail, stretching approximately 2,000 miles from Missouri to Oregon, was a major route for settlers moving westward in the mid-19th century?
The Oregon Trail.
What document, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared all slaves in Confederate-held territory to be free?
The Emancipation Proclamation.
What ancient Native American civilization built impressive stone cities like Machu Picchu and had a sophisticated road system?
The Inca civilization.
What did the Treaty of Paris of 1783 grant to the United States, officially ending the Revolutionary War?
Recognition of American independence and territorial rights extending to the Mississippi River.
What event doubled the size of the United States in 1803 when President Thomas Jefferson purchased land from France?
The Louisiana Purchase.
What was Manifest Destiny?
The belief that God told them they should expand out west.
What city served as the capital of the Confederate States of America throughout the duration of the Civil War?
Richmond, Virginia.
What phrase used to describe the main motives of explorers during the Age of Exploration?
"God, Glory, Gold"
What was the name of the first constitution that was signed by the newly formed government created by the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
What landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison.
Who was the president of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made?
Thomas Jefferson.
What was the name of the period following the Civil War during which the federal government attempted to rebuild the South and integrate former slaves into society?
Reconstruction.