Important People
Who is the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What treaty established the northeastern border between the United States and Canada?
Webster Ashburton Treaty
What is an inland body of freshwater?
A Lake
In what year did Columbus discover the New World?
1492
Who was the first president that was apart of the Democratic Party?
Andrew Jackson
What territory was purchased from Spain?
Florida
What is a narrow, manmade channel of water that joins other bodies of water?
A Canal
In what year did the Pilgrims sail to America and Plymouth was founded?
1620
Who is known as the “Father of Modern Revivalism?”
Charles Finney
What territory was explored by the Corps of Discovery?
Louisiana Territory
The direction toward which a river flows
upstream
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Who invented the Cotton Gin?
Eli Whitney
What trail began in Independence, Missouri?
Oregon Trail
What is a large saltwater area partly or completely enclosed by land?
A Sea
Between what years was the American War for Independence?
1775-1781
Who is remembered as being the “Father of American Missions?”
Adoniram Judson
What trail was cleared by Daniel Boone for settlers to travel west to Kentucky?
Wilderness Road
What is a large body of water reaching into the land having a wide opening?
A Bay
In what year was the Constitution adopted?
1787