Native Americans
What was the main crop that Native Americans lived off of? Specifically, in the southwest regions
Maize
What continent was Columbus trying to reach when he sailed west and "discovered" a new continent?
Asia
What is the name for the British solders?
Redcoats
How many branches of government are there?
3 branches
How many years is a millennium?
1000 years
What MesoAmerica Civilization were excellent astronomers and created accurate calendars?
The Maya
What is the name of the first established colony England had in America?
Jamestown
What is the important document that the founding fathers signed that declared the 13 colonies independence from England and formed the United States of America
Declaration of Independence
How many 4 year terms can a President serve?
2 terms
A history textbook is an example of what kind of source?
Secondary Source
The Anasazi lived in clay pit houses above ground. What were these homes called?
Pueblos
The 13 colonies are split up into 3 regions. The southern colonies, the middle colonies and the __________ colonies
New England
What is the name of the event where British soldiers fired their guns into a crowd of protesters killing 5 civilians
Boston Massacre
What branch is the commander and chief of the US armed forces?
Executive Branch
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era
Carved images into wooden poles, meant to be ancestors or spirits
Totems
Spanish explorers that ruthlessly conquered the Native Americans in Meso and South America
Conquistadors
The Shot Heard Around the World
How many senators are there in the United States?
100 senators
Longitude lines determine what?
How east or west a location is
These Native Americans moved place to place hunting animals and foraging for food
Nomadic
What country started the age of exploring by sailing underneath Africa to reach Asia?
Portugal
What is the name of the battle that was the final blow for England and made them surrender?
Battle of Yorktown
How long is a Supreme Court Judge's term?
Appointed for life
North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, Antarctica