Early Americans
Scientists believe the first Americans may have come from this continent.
Asia
Colonists wanted this from the English king, but he wouldn’t give it to them.
The power to make their own laws
This document sets up the rules of our government.
A constitution
This revolution changed the way goods were made and employed many workers.
The Industrial Revolution
The United States became a world leader in manufacturing thanks to this.
Factories, industrialization, and new technologies
These explorers were looking for a faster route to Asia when they reached the Americas.
Lewis and Clark
The main cause of the American Revolution.
Taxes and lack of representation in the British government
One problem delegates discussed when planning the U.S. government.
How to divide power between states and federal government / representation / size
Abolitionists worked to help this group of people.
Enslaved people / African Americans
Name one invention that changed the lives of Americans.
Examples: telephone, light bulb, automobile, airplane
Before 1682, Europeans had NOT explored these areas of the United States.
the west coast or the northern midwest
This document declared the colonies independent from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
The First Amendment is important because it protects these rights.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
States in the South seceded mainly over this issue.
Slavery
The United States is called “the land of opportunity” because of this.
Opportunities for work, land, and freedom for immigrants and settlers
The country that settled the eastern United States (New England).
Great Britain
The European country that helped the colonists defeat Great Britain.
France
Between 1776 and 1804, the size of the United States did this.
It grew (territory expanded through purchases and exploration, e.g., Louisiana Purchase)
The Civil War lasted this many years.
Four years (1861–1865)
After World War II, the two superpowers were these countries.
the United States and the Soviet Union
Name one benefit the Columbian Exchange had on the lives of American Indians.
They could eat a more diverse diet
They could have horses for better transportation and work
After the American Revolution, the United States was not “united” because of this.
Because states had different laws and interests, they weren’t fully united; They weren't working together
Lewis and Clark were looking for this on their expedition.
A direct route to the Pacific Ocean and information about Native Americans
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments helped this group of people.
African Americans
This ended segregation in public schools and helped start the civil rights movement.
Brown vs. Board of Education