Colonial America
American Revolution
Western Expansion
The Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
100
It was the first permanent English settlement in North America.
What is Jamestown?
100
He led the Continental Army to victory over the British.
Who was George Washington?
100
The belief that Americans had a right to spread their religion, government and way of life all the way to the Pacific.
What is Maifest Destiny?
100
His election as president in 1860 caused seven southern states to secede from the Union.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
100
He was born on this day and year.
What is February 12, 1809.
200
William Penn and the Quakers settled here for religious freedom.
What is Pennsylvania?
200
On March 5, 1770, British soldiers fired on an angry mob of American colonists. Five colonists were killed.
What is the Boston Massacre?
200
Thomas Jefferson purchased this land from France in 1803. This land doubled the size of the United States.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
200
He led the Confederate Army.
Who was Robert E. Lee?
200
She was often criticized as First Lady of the United States. Her son, Robert, had her declared mentally incompetent.
Who was Mary Todd Lincoln?
300
They landed at Plymouth Rock and were a part of the first Thanksgiving.
Who were the Pilgrims?
300
On December 16, 1775, the Sons of Libery dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped tea into the harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
300
They led the expedition west from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. They discovered many new plants, animals, and Native American tribes.
Who are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark?
300
This battle lasted for 3 days, from July 1 - July 3, 1863. It was a turning point in the war because the Confederate army had to retreat to Virginia.
What is the Battle of Gettyburg?
300
"Four score and seven years ago.." is the beginning of this famous speech written by Abraham Lincoln.
What is the Gettysburg Address?
400
Dutch settlers named this city, New Amsterdam. Later the British changed the name.
What is New York City?
400
Written by Thomas Paine, this booklet inspired colonists to believe they should be independent from England.
What was Common Sense?
400
After the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, people traveled to this state to find their fortunes.
What is California?
400
In 1863, people in New York City rioted and destroyed offices to protest this.
What is the draft?
400
He was a Southern sympathizer and was responsible for the death of Abraham Lincoln.
Who was John Wilkes Booth?
500
The English found this word carved on the gatepost of a ruined fort at Roanoke.
What is CROATOAN?
500
George Washington and his army spent a very cold and harsh winter here.
What is Valley Forge?
500
Chinese immigrants helped to build this. It stretched across the continent of North America.
What is the transcontinental railroad?
500
The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865 when Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at the courthouse in this place.
What is Appomattox, Virginia?
500
He is buried here.
What is Springfield, Illinois?
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